Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 108.3 in Boston, MA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 4.8% less expensive than Boston; housing rents differ by 21% (117.9 vs 148.4). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $78,766 buys in Boston, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Boston | Dallas vs Boston |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 108.3 | -4.8% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 99.7 | +3.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 148.4 | -20.6% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 148.8 | -39.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 103.6 | -3.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 107.7 | -5.9% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Boston | $52,510 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Boston | $105,021 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Boston | $157,531 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.