Seattle Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Dallas Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Seattle
vs
55
Dallas
Dallas is 27 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Seattle
vs
50
Dallas
Dallas is 28 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Seattle
vs
85
Dallas
Dallas is 10 pts cheaper
Restaurants
92
Seattle
vs
82
Dallas
Dallas is 10 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Seattle
vs
105
Dallas
Seattle is 17 pts cheaper
Utilities
85
Seattle
vs
98
Dallas
Seattle is 13 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dallas to match a Seattle salary
| Salary in Seattle | Equivalent in Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $33,537 | $16,463 less |
| $75,000 | $50,305 | $24,695 less |
| $100,000 | $67,073 | $32,927 less |
| $125,000 | $83,841 | $41,159 less |
| $150,000 | $100,610 | $49,390 less |
| $200,000 | $134,146 | $65,854 less |
Seattle vs Dallas: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 27%. Dallas is the more affordable option.
Rent: Seattle has a rent index of 78, while Dallas has 50.
Average Salaries: Seattle: $5,800/month vs Dallas: $4,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Seattle wins 2, while Dallas wins 4.
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