Dallas, Texas 

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Cost of Living in Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas is a great option for those looking for a low cost of living combined with plenty of attractions. Though housing prices have been rising in recent years due to an influx of new residents coming for job opportunities, it's still possible to find an affordable place to call home if you're willing to shop around. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs are all much lower than what you'd normally pay elsewhere in the United States - making Dallas an ideal location for anyone who wants value without sacrificing quality and comfort.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Dallas is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Dallas, Texas is more expensive.

Dallas cost of living is 101.0

COST OF LIVINGDallasTexasUSA
  10194.2100
  99.193.7100
  98.1100100
  89.183.5100
  $295,100$297,600$338,100
  10099.2100
  117.1103.3100
  107.883.2100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Dallas    227 Reviews
    Not good. Not good, at all. - 6/17/2021
    I have lived in Dallas, as well as areas around the Dallas Metroplex, for over 20 years. With that said, what I have seen in that time, has not been overly pleasing; and... Read More

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    NOT THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE, BY FAR - 5/16/2021
    There is only one thing I found to be relatively good in this city: upscale restaurants. The food is tasty but only in upscale restaurants, I am vegan, and still found... Read More

    NOT THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE, BY FAR - 5/12/2021
    I would have to agree with the low stars reviews for this place. I really gave it a try and wanted to find more positive than negative in this palce, but it's not... Read More


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    ZIP CODES IN DALLAS, TEXAS
    75217, 75211, 75228, 75243, 75227, 75287, 75216, 75220, 75231, 75206, ... 47 more

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