Dallas, TX Cost of Living


228 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Dallas cost of living score
100.2
More expensive
0.2% higher
than the US average
6.4% higher
than the Texas average
Dallas, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% higher than the U.S. average and 6.4% higher than the average for Texas.

Dallas, TX

Housing costs in Dallas?
A typical home costs $295,100, which is 12.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.8% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dallas costs $1,500 per month, which is 4.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.7% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Dallas?
To live comfortably in Dallas, Texas, a minimum annual income of $56,520 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dallas?
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.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDallasTexasUnited States
  100.294.2100.0
  99.193.7100
  98.1100.0100.0
  89.183.5100.0
  $295,100$297,600$338,100
  100.0%99.2%100.0%
  117.1103.3100.0
  107.883.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Dallas
    See all (228)

I seldom review anything but I was inspired by reading the other Dallas reviews to add my two cents. I’ve been here since 2015 and we hope to leave when we can get jobs  More

   |    Reply

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  More

   |    Reply

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  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Dallas

Crime
Compare Dallas, TX cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Dallas, Texas to any other city in the US.