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Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 10.8% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 50% (117.9 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $67,713 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Louisville/Jefferson County | Dallas vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 93.1 | +10.8% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 96.2 | +6.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 78.6 | +50.0% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 75.0 | +21.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 96.8 | +3.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 93.2 | +8.7% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $45,142 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $90,284 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $135,426 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.