Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
Dallas is 7% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $69,595 in Dallas.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Dallas has a housing index of 104 while Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Dallas costs $310,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $140,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Dallas versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Dallas scores 97 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Dallas (100) are higher than Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Dallas is $54,747 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Dallas.
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