Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 8.0% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 34% (117.9 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $69,456 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Columbus | Dallas vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 95.5 | +8.0% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 93.6 | +9.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 87.9 | +34.0% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 95.5 | -5.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 98.9 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 96.6 | +5.0% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Columbus | $46,304 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Columbus | $92,607 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Columbus | $138,911 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.