Side-by-side
Austin vs Dallas
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX77 | Dallas, TX65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 77 | 65 |
| Affordability | 89 | 92 |
| Housing | 46 | 43 |
| Jobs | 82 | 56 |
| Safety | 66 | 33 |
| Climate | 90 | 92 |
| Amenities | 89 | 70 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,031 | $3,895 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,445 | $1,309 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $295,300 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $67,760 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Population | 967.9K | 1.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 43° | 96° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 234 |