Quick answer
Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 103.1 in Dallas, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 9.2% more expensive than Dallas; housing rents differ by 26% (148.6 vs 117.9). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $68,688 buys in Dallas, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Dallas | New York vs Dallas |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 103.1 | +9.2% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 102.8 | +7.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 117.9 | +26.1% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 90.7 | +40.0% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 99.7 | +6.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 101.4 | +12.0% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Dallas | $45,792 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Dallas | $91,584 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Dallas | $137,376 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.