Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 114.2 in Miami, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 9.7% less expensive than Miami; housing rents differ by 24% (117.9 vs 155.6). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $83,050 buys in Miami, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Miami | Dallas vs Miami |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 114.2 | -9.7% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 103.6 | -0.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 155.6 | -24.2% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 97.2 | -6.7% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 109.1 | -8.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 106.5 | -4.8% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Miami | $55,367 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Miami | $110,733 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Miami | $166,100 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.