Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 115.6 in San Francisco, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 10.8% less expensive than San Francisco; housing rents differ by 39% (117.9 vs 194.7). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $84,111 buys in San Francisco, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | San Francisco | Dallas vs San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 115.6 | -10.8% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 108.5 | -5.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 194.7 | -39.5% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 172.6 | -47.4% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 106.2 | -6.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 119.1 | -14.9% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in San Francisco | $56,074 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in San Francisco | $112,148 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in San Francisco | $168,221 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.