Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 100.3 in Detroit, MI in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 2.8% more expensive than Detroit; housing rents differ by 24% (117.9 vs 94.7). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $72,969 buys in Detroit, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Detroit | Dallas vs Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 100.3 | +2.8% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 98.8 | +4.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 94.7 | +24.5% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 107.0 | -15.2% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 102.6 | -2.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 100.6 | +0.8% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Detroit | $48,646 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Detroit | $97,292 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Detroit | $145,938 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.