Dallas, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 102.5, which is 2.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,472 per month, while the typical home is valued around $320,700. Households earn a median of $70,518 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 55. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$70,518
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,472
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$320,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
102.5
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,582
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,648
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,931
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,431
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
102.5
Goods
103.6
Rents / Housing
117.8
Services
96.5
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $135,190 |
| Registered Nurse | $96,720 |
| Elementary Teacher | $63,860 |
| Electrician | $59,400 |
| Accountant | $93,660 |
| Plumber | $62,910 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,480 |
| Civil Engineer | $103,410 |
| Operations Manager | $141,400 |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,310 |
| Health Services Manager | $130,480 |
| Truck Driver | $60,060 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $133,780 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
1,307,930
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.4 yrs
Census ACS
55.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
81
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,441
Per month
Avg Home Value
$356,520
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 75001 | — | $1,620 | $414,900 |
| ZIP 75006 | — | $1,453 | $278,300 |
| ZIP 75007 | — | $1,479 | $332,900 |
| ZIP 75019 | — | $1,698 | $488,900 |
| ZIP 75032 | — | $1,871 | $439,200 |
| ZIP 75039 | — | $1,765 | $574,100 |
| ZIP 75041 | — | $1,266 | $193,700 |
| ZIP 75043 | — | $1,399 | $236,300 |
| ZIP 75051 | — | $1,144 | $172,200 |
| ZIP 75052 | — | $1,611 | $252,000 |
Showing top 10 of 81 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
87°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
28.2
poor
Hospitals
19
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
77.2%
Dallas has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 102.5. The US national average is 100, so Dallas is 2.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Dallas is $1,472 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Dallas is $70,518 per year.
The median home value in Dallas is $320,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Dallas has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 55.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
