Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 108.9 in Washington, DC in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 5.3% less expensive than Washington; housing rents differ by 22% (117.9 vs 151.1). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $79,215 buys in Washington, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Washington | Dallas vs Washington |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 108.9 | -5.3% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 104.8 | -1.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 151.1 | -22.0% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 106.7 | -15.0% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 102.3 | -2.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 114.8 | -11.7% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Washington | $52,810 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Washington | $105,620 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Washington | $158,430 |
Related
- Cost of living: Dallas, TX vs St. Louis, MO (2024)
- Cost of living: Dallas, TX vs Tampa, FL (2024)
- Cost of living: Dallas, TX vs Virginia Beach, VA (2024)
- Cost of living in Dalton, GA vs US average (2024)
- Cost of living in Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL vs US average (2024)
- Cost of living in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL vs US average (2024)
- Cost of living in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH vs US average (2024)
- Cost of living in Decatur, AL vs US average (2024)
Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.