New York City Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Dallas Wins
5
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
New York City
vs
55
Dallas
Dallas is 45 pts cheaper
Rent
100
New York City
vs
50
Dallas
Dallas is 50 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
New York City
vs
85
Dallas
Dallas is 15 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
New York City
vs
82
Dallas
Dallas is 18 pts cheaper
Transport
100
New York City
vs
105
Dallas
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
New York City
vs
98
Dallas
Dallas is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dallas to match a New York City salary
| Salary in New York City | Equivalent in Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $27,500 | $22,500 less |
| $75,000 | $41,250 | $33,750 less |
| $100,000 | $55,000 | $45,000 less |
| $125,000 | $68,750 | $56,250 less |
| $150,000 | $82,500 | $67,500 less |
| $200,000 | $110,000 | $90,000 less |
New York City vs Dallas: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 45%. Dallas is the more affordable option.
Rent: New York City has a rent index of 100, while Dallas has 50.
Average Salaries: New York City: $5,500/month vs Dallas: $4,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, New York City wins 1, while Dallas wins 5.
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