Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area run 1.0% above the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 101.0 on a base of 100). That puts Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington close to the middle of the U.S. cost-of-living range.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Texas household — see the Texas state report.
Other Texas metros
- Austin-Round Rock, TX RPP 103.5 C-
- Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX RPP 97.0 C+
- San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX RPP 95.5 C+
- Tyler, TX RPP 90.0 B
- Brownsville-Harlingen, TX RPP 85.0 B+
- McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX RPP 85.0 B+
- El Paso, TX RPP 88.0 B
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 101.0 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 1.0% above the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington an affordable place to live?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has an InflationRank score of 74/100 (grade C), reflecting cost of living near the U.S. national average. The metro RPP of 101.0 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington compare to other cities for cost of living?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX has a cost-of-living index of 101.0 (U.S.=100), 1.0% above the national average. Similar-cost metros include Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL (RPP 101.0), Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ (RPP 101.0).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
Underlying data is drawn from authoritative federal economic agencies and public housing datasets. See full data sources →