Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 111.9 in San Diego, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 7.9% less expensive than San Diego; housing rents differ by 34% (117.9 vs 179.3). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $81,400 buys in San Diego, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | San Diego | Dallas vs San Diego |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 111.9 | -7.9% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 108.0 | -4.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 179.3 | -34.2% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 174.2 | -47.9% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 99.6 | +0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 113.7 | -10.9% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in San Diego | $54,267 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in San Diego | $108,533 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in San Diego | $162,800 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.