Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 6.6% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 44% (117.9 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $80,335 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | San Jose | Dallas vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 110.4 | -6.6% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 105.2 | -2.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 211.9 | -44.4% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 156.7 | -42.1% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 100.3 | -0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 119.3 | -15.0% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in San Jose | $53,557 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in San Jose | $107,113 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in San Jose | $160,670 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.