Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 103.1 in Dallas, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 10.2% more expensive than Dallas; housing rents differ by 45% (170.4 vs 117.9). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $68,082 buys in Dallas, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Dallas | Los Angeles vs Dallas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 103.1 | +10.2% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 102.8 | +3.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 117.9 | +44.6% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 90.7 | +74.8% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 99.7 | +4.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 101.4 | +11.8% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Dallas | $45,388 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Dallas | $90,775 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Dallas | $136,163 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.