Austin Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Dallas Wins
5
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
65
Austin
vs
55
Dallas
Dallas is 10 pts cheaper
Rent
60
Austin
vs
50
Dallas
Dallas is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Austin
vs
85
Dallas
Dallas is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Austin
vs
82
Dallas
Dallas is 3 pts cheaper
Transport
100
Austin
vs
105
Dallas
Austin is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
105
Austin
vs
98
Dallas
Dallas is 7 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dallas to match a Austin salary
| Salary in Austin | Equivalent in Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $42,308 | $7,692 less |
| $75,000 | $63,462 | $11,538 less |
| $100,000 | $84,615 | $15,385 less |
| $125,000 | $105,769 | $19,231 less |
| $150,000 | $126,923 | $23,077 less |
| $200,000 | $169,231 | $30,769 less |
Austin vs Dallas: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 10%. Dallas is the more affordable option.
Rent: Austin has a rent index of 60, while Dallas has 50.
Average Salaries: Austin: $4,500/month vs Dallas: $4,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Austin wins 1, while Dallas wins 5.
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