salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,120 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 127 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dallas?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dallas
| Size | Dallas | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,184 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,352 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,209 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,705 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dallas overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dallas, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dallas
Life in Dallas
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dallas?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $231 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $251,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dallas, GA?
Renting in Dallas costs a median of about $1,978 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Dallas?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,120 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dallas cheap or expensive?
Dallas is rated OK: rent takes 29.1% of the typical household income of $81,475. It ranks 127th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dallas?
The median homeowner in Dallas pays $2,333 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.
Is Dallas more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Dallas?
The median home value in Dallas is $251,800, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
14,714 people live in Dallas. Numbers are typical (middle) values.