salaryDallas 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
$2,087
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$160
👥 People living there
394,432
1,307,930
Commute to work
28.6 min
25.7 min
College degree
33.6%
38.2%
Own their home
62.4%
42.4%
Below poverty line
11.9%
16.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $24,160 | -39% in Dallas |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $64,900 | -26% in Dallas |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $48,740 | -25% in Dallas |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $75,240 | -24% in Dallas |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $111,010 | -22% in Dallas |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $38,530 | -22% in Dallas |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $29,910 | -20% in Dallas |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $36,490 | -18% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Dallas is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,760 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,473 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Dallas?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $76,054 in Dallas, 25% more in Aurora.