Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 5.1% more expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 2% (117.9 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $71,345 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Austin | Dallas vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 98.1 | +5.1% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 93.8 | +9.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 120.4 | -2.1% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 82.0 | +10.6% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 96.2 | +3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 99.6 | +1.8% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Austin | $47,563 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Austin | $95,127 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Austin | $142,690 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.