Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 14.0% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 60% (117.9 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $65,774 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Oklahoma City | Dallas vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 90.4 | +14.0% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 93.8 | +9.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 73.9 | +59.5% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 74.1 | +22.5% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 95.5 | +4.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 92.8 | +9.2% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Oklahoma City | $43,849 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Oklahoma City | $87,698 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Oklahoma City | $131,547 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.