Austin vs Dallas

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

Austin

United States

115cost index

Austin is 15% more expensive than the US average.

More Affordable
Dallas

United States

109cost index

Dallas is 9% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

5.5%

Austin is 5.5% pricier than Dallas

Salary Equivalent

1.06x

$1,000 in Dallas = $1055 in Austin