Zip 75246 (Dallas, TX) Cost of Living


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Dallas cost of living score
100.2
More expensive
0.2% higher
than the US average
6.4% higher
than the Texas average
Dallas (zip 75246), 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.

Zip 75246 (Dallas, TX)

Housing costs in Dallas?
A typical home costs $349,600, which is 3.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.5% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dallas costs $1,170 per month, which is 8.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,280 and 30.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,530.

Can I afford Dallas?
To live comfortably in Dallas (zip 75246), Texas, a minimum annual income of $66,960 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dallas?
The cost of living in 75246 Dallas, TX is slightly higher than the national average. According to BestPlaces, the average monthly cost for a single person living in this area is around $1,074 per month, not including rent. Rent tends to be slightly higher than other areas in Texas, with an average rental price for one-bedroom apartments ranging from around $1,000-$1,300 per month. Other costs such as groceries and utilities tend to be slightly cheaper here than in some other parts of Texas. All in all, the cost of living in 75246 Dallas is just above the national average but still relatively affordable.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDallasTexasUnited States
  100.294.2100.0
  98.693.7100
  98.1100.0100.0
  116.883.5100.0
  $349,600$297,600$338,100
  99.2%99.2%100.0%
  113.6103.3100.0
  106.683.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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