Moving from Austin to Dallas?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Austin lifestyle in Dallas, you'd need to earn:
$78,823/year
▲ $3,823 more than you make now
| Category | Austin | Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $78,823 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,955 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,887 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,143 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $63,838 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +5.1% in Dallas
- Housing is -2.1% in Dallas
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~182 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Austin to Dallas
| Your Austin Salary | Dallas Equivalent | Difference | Dallas Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $42,039 | +$2,039 | $35,817 |
| $50,000 | $52,548 | +$2,548 | $44,261 |
| $60,000 | $63,058 | +$3,058 | $52,706 |
| $75,000 | $78,823 | +$3,823 | $63,838 |
| $100,000 | $105,097 | +$5,097 | $82,322 |
| $150,000 | $157,645 | +$7,645 | $118,503 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Austin and Dallas Compare
Housing (2% cheaper in Dallas)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Dallas rents for $1,392/month compared to $1,549/month in Austin. Median home prices: $375,000 in Dallas vs $400,000 in Austin.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Texas has no state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Dallas's overall cost of living is 5.1% higher than Austin, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Austin: 98.1, Dallas: 103.1.
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