Boston Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Dallas Wins
5
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Boston
vs
55
Dallas
Dallas is 33 pts cheaper
Rent
90
Boston
vs
50
Dallas
Dallas is 40 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Boston
vs
85
Dallas
Dallas is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
95
Boston
vs
82
Dallas
Dallas is 13 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Boston
vs
105
Dallas
Boston is 20 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Boston
vs
98
Dallas
Dallas is 12 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dallas to match a Boston salary
| Salary in Boston | Equivalent in Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $31,250 | $18,750 less |
| $75,000 | $46,875 | $28,125 less |
| $100,000 | $62,500 | $37,500 less |
| $125,000 | $78,125 | $46,875 less |
| $150,000 | $93,750 | $56,250 less |
| $200,000 | $125,000 | $75,000 less |
Boston vs Dallas: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 33%. Dallas is the more affordable option.
Rent: Boston has a rent index of 90, while Dallas has 50.
Average Salaries: Boston: $5,200/month vs Dallas: $4,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Boston wins 1, while Dallas wins 5.
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