salaryGarland is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,760
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$194
👥 People living there
1,307,930
246,844
Commute to work
25.7 min
29.7 min
College degree
38.2%
25.4%
Own their home
42.4%
61.6%
Below poverty line
16.7%
13%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Garland cheaper to live in?
Garland is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,813 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $56,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Garland?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $82,311 in Garland, 8% more in Garland.