salaryDallas is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,760
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$134
👥 People living there
1,307,930
180,547
Commute to work
25.7 min
31.5 min
College degree
38.2%
22.5%
Own their home
42.4%
58%
Below poverty line
16.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $98,520 | +51% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $70,880 | +45% in Ontario |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $34,800 | +44% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $133,940 | +32% in Ontario |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | $169,920 | +30% in Ontario |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $72,790 | +23% in Ontario |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $165,490 | +23% in Ontario |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $79,160 | +22% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Dallas is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,760 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $61,951 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Ontario?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $95,923 in Ontario, 21% more in Ontario.