Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 3.4% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 9% (117.9 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $77,605 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Sacramento | Dallas vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 106.7 | -3.4% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 105.2 | -2.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 130.2 | -9.5% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 151.3 | -40.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 100.3 | -0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 101.3 | +0.1% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Sacramento | $51,736 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Sacramento | $103,473 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Sacramento | $155,209 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.