salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,760
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$164
👥 People living there
1,307,930
319,758
Commute to work
25.7 min
26.2 min
College degree
38.2%
42.5%
Own their home
42.4%
39.5%
Below poverty line
16.7%
14.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $35,410 | +47% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $63,010 | -32% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $45,520 | -30% in Orlando |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $136,970 | -19% in Orlando |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $100,780 | -18% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $83,550 | -18% in Orlando |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $50,250 | -16% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $50,820 | -14% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Dallas and Orlando cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $59,027 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Orlando?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $78,014 in Orlando, 3% more in Orlando.