Cost of living compared
On a $80,000 salary, Houston leaves you about $105 more a month than Dallas after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $7,136 more saved.
| Houston, TX | Dallas, TX | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $5,426 | $5,426 |
| Federal income tax | $731 | $731 |
| State and local income tax | $0 | $0 |
| Rent (median) | $1,313 | $1,403 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,455 | $1,470 |
| Left over each month | $2,072 | $1,967 |
| Savings after 5 years | $159,586 | $152,449 |
| Houston | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 97 | 98 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 35 | 35 |
| Average summer high | 92°F | 95°F |
| Average winter low | 41°F | 34°F |
| Rainy days a year | 151 | 96 |
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