Austin, TX vs Dallas, TX
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Austin, TX = $105,811 in Dallas, TX
Buying power is 5.8% higher in Dallas, TX
Median Rent
$1,655 vs $1,403
-15.2% lower in Dallas, TX
Median Income
$91,461 vs $67,760
-25.9% lower in Dallas, TX
Home Value
$512,700 vs $295,300
-42.4% lower in Dallas, TX
Price Level
97.6 vs 103.3
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$66,200 vs $56,100
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
21.7% vs 24.9%
Lower is more affordable