Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 5.0% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 14% (117.9 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $71,411 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Raleigh | Dallas vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 98.2 | +5.0% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 96.6 | +6.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 103.5 | +13.9% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 89.0 | +2.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 98.2 | +1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 97.0 | +4.5% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Raleigh | $47,607 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Raleigh | $95,215 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Raleigh | $142,822 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.