Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 103.3 in Phoenix, AZ in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 0.2% less expensive than Phoenix; housing rents differ by 3% (117.9 vs 121.2). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $75,164 buys in Phoenix, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Phoenix | Dallas vs Phoenix |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 103.3 | -0.2% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 95.0 | +8.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 121.2 | -2.8% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 93.3 | -2.8% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 104.0 | -4.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 105.7 | -4.1% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Phoenix | $50,110 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Phoenix | $100,219 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Phoenix | $150,329 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.