Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 100.1 in Atlanta, GA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 3.0% more expensive than Atlanta; housing rents differ by 6% (117.9 vs 111.0). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $72,794 buys in Atlanta, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Atlanta | Dallas vs Atlanta |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 100.1 | +3.0% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 100.4 | +2.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 111.0 | +6.2% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 96.2 | -5.7% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 96.7 | +3.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 98.1 | +3.3% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Atlanta | $48,529 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Atlanta | $97,059 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Atlanta | $145,588 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.