salaryAustin is 5% 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
$1,932
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$160
👥 People living there
979,539
1,307,930
Commute to work
23.7 min
25.7 min
College degree
59.6%
38.2%
Own their home
43.4%
42.4%
Below poverty line
12%
16.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $104,590 | $122,520 | +17% in Dallas |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $92,910 | +13% in Dallas |
| Cashier | $33,940 | $29,910 | -12% in Dallas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $24,160 | -11% in Dallas |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $64,900 | +10% in Dallas |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $168,510 | +10% in Dallas |
| Pharmacist | $151,290 | $138,170 | -9% in Dallas |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $75,240 | -6% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $63,074 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Dallas?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $76,054 in Dallas, 33% more in Austin.