Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 9.8% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 48% (117.9 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $68,331 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Cleveland | Dallas vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 93.9 | +9.8% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 93.6 | +9.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 79.4 | +48.4% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 96.0 | -5.5% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 98.9 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 92.6 | +9.5% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Cleveland | $45,554 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Cleveland | $91,108 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Cleveland | $136,662 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.