Texas – Based on the most recent numbers from Numbeo’s 2025 cost-of- living index, Dallas has become the most expensive city in Texas in a discovery of the expense of living throughout the United States. Though behind leaders like New York, San Francisco, and Honolulu, the city ranks 24th nationally and it’s leading the charge within the Lone Star State.
Covering 52 major cities, Numbeo, an online database, does comprehensive research looking at elements ranging from crime rates and healthcare quality to general living expenses—excluding rent. When one considers rent, Dallas stays at the top in Texas and rises to 21st in North America, pushing Austin, slightly behind, to the 22nd position.
Dallas’s living expenses are about 3 percent over the national average and 12 percent higher than the state average, according to financial analysts from Unbiased, a personal finance website. With eliminating housing, the data points to a single person’s monthly spending in Dallas potentially reaching roughly $1,192 while a family of four could face costs of $4,202…