Oakland, California vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 42.8% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $41,201 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Dallas
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Oakland, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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