salaryGrand Prairie is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Prairie to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,760
$1,883
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,758
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$295,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$4,954
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$200
👥 People living there
1,307,930
201,883
Commute to work
25.7 min
28 min
College degree
38.2%
30%
Own their home
42.4%
58.7%
Below poverty line
16.7%
12.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Grand Prairie cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Grand Prairie to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $56,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Prairie.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Grand Prairie?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $88,026 in Grand Prairie, 14% more in Grand Prairie.