How expensive is Dallas compared to the rest of United States?

Dallas ranks #70 out of 558 cities globally. It is 2.1% more expensive than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 44.9 and local purchasing power is 143.0.

What is the average rent in Dallas?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas city centre costs approximately USD 1,749 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,468 (saving 16%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,652.

Is Dallas affordable to live in?

Dallas is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 TX, United States · #70 of 558 cities · 2026

Custo de Vida em Dallas

2.1% acima da média de United States

Classificada em #70 de 558 cidades · Mais cara do que 87.5% das cidades mundialmente

+2.1%

Custo de Vida

Ver ranking de United States →

+2.5%

Renda

Ver ranking de United States →

-4.1%

Supermercado

Ver ranking de United States →

+0.3%

Poder de Compra

Ver ranking de United States →

Comparado com a média de United States

Preços de Arrendamento

Preços de Renda em Dallas

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	USD 1,749/mo	USD 1,468/mo	16%
3 Quartos	USD 3,652/mo	USD 2,584/mo	16%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Dallas

🛒

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.56	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.29	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$2.63	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$12.25	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$11.90	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.50	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$4.34	2 sources
Milk (1L)	$0.93	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.14	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.03	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	$2.58	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$17.50	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$4.56

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.29

Bread (500g)

$2.63

Local cheese (1kg)

$12.25

Chicken (1kg)

$11.90

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.50

Eggs (12)

$4.34

Milk (1L)

$0.93

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.14

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.03

Water (1.5L)

$2.58

Wine (mid-range)

$17.50

🍽️

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$7.00	2 sources
Cappuccino	$5.86	2 sources
McMeal	$10.65	2 sources
Cheap meal	$20.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$99.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$7.00

Cappuccino

$5.86

McMeal

$10.65

Cheap meal

$20.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$99.00

👗

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$131.97	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$55.68	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$114.03	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$47.59	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$131.97

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$55.68

Sport shoes (Nike)

$114.03

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$47.59

🏋️

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$14.88	2 sources
Gym membership	$54.86	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$14.88

Gym membership

$54.86

🚌

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.73	2 sources
Taxi start	$3.00	1 source
Monthly pass	$109.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.73

Taxi start

$3.00

Monthly pass

$109.00

⚡

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$216.07	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$216.07

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Índices de Custo

Custo de Vida

+2.1% Average

Renda

+2.5% Average

Supermercado

-4.1% Average

Restaurantes

+2.2% Average

Poder de Compra

+0.3% Average

Viver em Dallas: O Que Esperar

Dallas é average pelos padrões globais (classificada #70 de 558 cidades). Está 2.1% mais caro que a média de United States, com base em 80 cidades.

Os mantimentos são average, enquanto comer fora é average. Groceries oferece o melhor custo-benefício, enquanto Rent é o mais caro.

O poder de compra local é limitado — os residentes podem pagar menos bens e serviços do que na maioria das cidades.

Custo de Vida em Dallas

Preços de Renda em Dallas

Prices of Goods & Services in Dallas

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Índices de Custo

Viver em Dallas: O Que Esperar

Como se Compara Dallas?

A Planear uma Mudança para Dallas?