Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 111.1 in Seattle, WA in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 7.2% less expensive than Seattle; housing rents differ by 22% (117.9 vs 151.3). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $80,851 buys in Seattle, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Seattle | Dallas vs Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 111.1 | -7.2% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 104.0 | -1.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 151.3 | -22.1% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 92.8 | -2.3% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 106.8 | -6.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 109.1 | -7.1% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Seattle | $53,901 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Seattle | $107,802 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Seattle | $161,703 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.