Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 2.5% less expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 20% (117.9 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $76,958 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Denver | Dallas vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 105.8 | -2.5% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 101.0 | +1.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 146.9 | -19.8% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 87.9 | +3.2% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 99.4 | +0.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 105.8 | -4.2% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Denver | $51,306 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Denver | $102,611 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Denver | $153,917 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.