salaryAtlanta is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$160
👥 People living there
505,268
1,307,930
Commute to work
26.5 min
25.7 min
College degree
59.2%
38.2%
Own their home
46.4%
42.4%
Below poverty line
16.9%
16.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $92,910 | +53% in Dallas |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $64,900 | +37% in Dallas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $24,160 | +31% in Dallas |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $168,510 | +22% in Dallas |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $134,900 | +21% in Dallas |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $65,070 | -15% in Dallas |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $96,920 | +10% in Dallas |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | $43,100 | -6% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $61,818 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Dallas?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $76,054 in Dallas, 21% more in Atlanta.