Dallas, United States of America

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Cost of living in Dallas

Real monthly costs in Dallas, United States of America — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Dallas ranks 6th of 19 priced cities in United States of America on cost — $2,526 a month in essentials, 17% above Omaha, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,791 covers that 1.9×. 101 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 11.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 8°C, Jul 30°C.

Essentials / mo$2,526rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women101ages 20–39, county level
Avg net salary$4,791monthly, after tax
Safety score48/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$1,436
Rent, 1-bed city centre$1,805
Groceries$246
Dining out$442
Utilities$276
Local transport$126
Essentials / mo$2,526
Avg net salary$4,791
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$2,436
Rent, 3-bed city centre$3,910

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Dallas, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$20.50
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$90.00
McMeal at McDonald's$12.00
Cappuccino, regular$6.06
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$8.00
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$9.00
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$2.99
Water, 0.33 L bottle$2.37

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$0.99
White bread, 500 g$3.55
White rice, 1 kg$4.76
Eggs, 12$5.02
Local cheese, 1 kg$13.11
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$11.23
Apples, 1 kg$5.90
Bananas, 1 kg$1.58
Tomatoes, 1 kg$4.25
Potatoes, 1 kg$2.38
Onions, 1 kg$3.16
Water, 1.5 L bottle$2.86

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$3.00
Monthly transit pass$126.00
Taxi start$3.00
Taxi, 1 km$1.75
Gasoline, 1 L$0.95
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$206.23
Internet, 60 Mbps+$70.00
Mobile plan, monthly$67.67

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$48.62
Cinema, one seat$15.00

Dating-age sex ratio

Dallas has 101 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 11th-highest of 19 United States of America cities we track. United States of America's national figure is 106.9, so Dallas runs 6 below the country as a whole.

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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.

Climate & air

Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.

Air qualityPM2.5 11.1µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month30°CJul
Coolest month8°CJan
Wettest month169 mmMay
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan8.4°C4.7°C64%47%57 mm
Feb10.5°C7.3°C67%56%88 mm
Mar15.8°C13.8°C66%55%105 mm
Apr19°C17.8°C67%56%145 mm
May23.7°C24.8°C71%60%169 mm
Jun28.2°C31.2°C68%47%87 mm
Jul30.3°C33.4°C61%43%35 mm
Aug30.1°C33.2°C61%43%80 mm
Sep26.7°C28.7°C63%39%57 mm
Oct20.8°C20°C62%38%117 mm
Nov14.4°C12.4°C69%48%83 mm
Dec11°C8.1°C68%52%81 mm

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