Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
Dallas is 7% more affordable than Gilbert. A $75,000 salary in Gilbert is equivalent to $69,595 in Dallas.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Dallas has a housing index of 104 while Gilbert sits at 128 (national average = 100). The median home in Dallas costs $310,000 compared to $470,000 in Gilbert, a difference of $160,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Dallas versus $1,700 in Gilbert.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Dallas scores 97 while Gilbert scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Dallas (100) are higher than Gilbert (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Dallas is $54,747 compared to $94,518 in Gilbert. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Dallas.
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