San Diego, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 37.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $53,522 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Dallas
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to San Diego, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% lower
      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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower