Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 104.8 in Minneapolis, MN in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 1.7% less expensive than Minneapolis; housing rents differ by 5% (117.9 vs 111.8). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $76,260 buys in Minneapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Minneapolis | Dallas vs Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 104.8 | -1.7% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 103.1 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 111.8 | +5.4% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 93.5 | -3.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 104.4 | -4.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 102.9 | -1.5% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Minneapolis | $50,840 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Minneapolis | $101,680 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Minneapolis | $152,520 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.