Los Angeles Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Dallas Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
85
Los Angeles
vs
55
Dallas
Dallas is 30 pts cheaper
Rent
85
Los Angeles
vs
50
Dallas
Dallas is 35 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Los Angeles
vs
85
Dallas
Dallas is 10 pts cheaper
Restaurants
90
Los Angeles
vs
82
Dallas
Dallas is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
105
Los Angeles
vs
105
Dallas
Same cost
Utilities
90
Los Angeles
vs
98
Dallas
Los Angeles is 8 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dallas to match a Los Angeles salary
| Salary in Los Angeles | Equivalent in Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $32,353 | $17,647 less |
| $75,000 | $48,529 | $26,471 less |
| $100,000 | $64,706 | $35,294 less |
| $125,000 | $80,882 | $44,118 less |
| $150,000 | $97,059 | $52,941 less |
| $200,000 | $129,412 | $70,588 less |
Los Angeles vs Dallas: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 30%. Dallas is the more affordable option.
Rent: Los Angeles has a rent index of 85, while Dallas has 50.
Average Salaries: Los Angeles: $4,800/month vs Dallas: $4,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Los Angeles wins 1, while Dallas wins 4.
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