Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 102.6 in Philadelphia, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 0.5% more expensive than Philadelphia; housing rents differ by 4% (117.9 vs 113.1). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $74,610 buys in Philadelphia, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Philadelphia | Dallas vs Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 102.6 | +0.5% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 96.8 | +6.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 113.1 | +4.2% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 114.4 | -20.7% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 103.1 | -3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 106.4 | -4.8% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Philadelphia | $49,740 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Philadelphia | $99,480 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Philadelphia | $149,220 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.