Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 101.4 in Orlando, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 1.6% more expensive than Orlando; housing rents differ by 4% (117.9 vs 123.4). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $73,784 buys in Orlando, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Orlando | Dallas vs Orlando |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 101.4 | +1.6% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 96.2 | +6.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 123.4 | -4.5% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 87.2 | +4.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 98.9 | +0.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 101.4 | -0.0% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Orlando | $49,189 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Orlando | $98,378 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Orlando | $147,567 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.