City comparison
Washington vs Dallas Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Washington (142.9) and Dallas (110.6).
Washington Index
142.9
Dallas Index
110.6
Washington Rent
$3,800
Dallas Rent
$2,400
Washington Home price
$705,000
Dallas Home price
$414,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Washington to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Dallas.
Equivalent salary in Dallas
$92,102
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Washington and Dallas.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Washington | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 201 | 131 | -70.0 (-34.8%) |
| Groceries | 117 | 99 | -18.0 (-15.4%) |
| Transportation | 109 | 103 | -6.0 (-5.5%) |
| Healthcare | 111 | 98 | -13.0 (-11.7%) |
| Utilities | 104 | 97 | -7.0 (-6.7%) |
| Miscellaneous | 118 | 101 | -17.0 (-14.4%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$6,720 / $4,980
Washington / Dallas
Couple
$11,160 / $8,270
Washington / Dallas
Family
$15,720 / $11,650
Washington / Dallas
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.