Plainfield, Indiana vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 7.9% more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,111 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in Dallas
than in Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield, IN vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Plainfield, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher