Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 1.3% less expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 0% (117.9 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $76,016 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Baltimore | Dallas vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 104.5 | -1.3% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 102.4 | +0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 118.2 | -0.3% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 110.2 | -17.7% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 101.5 | -1.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 106.4 | -4.7% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Baltimore | $50,678 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Baltimore | $101,355 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Baltimore | $152,033 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.