Montgomery, Alabama vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 30.7% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $114,981 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Dallas
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Montgomery, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  43.9% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher