Moving to Dallas, TX
City Overview
Cost of Living
97
Avg Temperature
56°–77°F
State Income Tax
None
Population
1.3M
Big hair, big business, and big ambition define Dallas. The corporate relocations keep coming, the food scene is booming, and the city blends Southern hospitality with cosmopolitan polish.
Average Moving Costs to Dallas
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,371 mi | $2,894–$4,545 | $1,562–$2,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,238 mi | $2,749–$4,330 | $1,488–$2,707 |
| Chicago, IL | 805 mi | $2,454–$3,861 | $1,243–$2,403 |
| Houston, TX | 225 mi | $2,093–$3,281 | $915–$1,996 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 885 mi | $2,487–$3,917 | $1,288–$2,459 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,297 mi | $2,739–$4,323 | $1,520–$2,749 |
| San Antonio, TX | 252 mi | $2,096–$3,289 | $929–$2,015 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,182 mi | $2,709–$4,267 | $1,455–$2,668 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,449 mi | $2,934–$4,611 | $1,608–$2,855 |
| Austin, TX | 182 mi | $2,098–$3,280 | $890–$1,965 |
Neighborhoods in Dallas
Bishop Arts District
A popular neighborhood in Dallas, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Uptown
A popular neighborhood in Dallas, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Deep Ellum
A popular neighborhood in Dallas, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Lakewood
A popular neighborhood in Dallas, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Oak Lawn
A popular neighborhood in Dallas, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Dallas
Cost of Living Index
3% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,400/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,750/mo
Moving to Dallas from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,371 miles
Full-Service
$2,894–$4,545
From Los Angeles, CA
1,238 miles
Full-Service
$2,749–$4,330
From Chicago, IL
805 miles
Full-Service
$2,454–$3,861
From Houston, TX
225 miles
Full-Service
$2,093–$3,281
From Phoenix, AZ
885 miles
Full-Service
$2,487–$3,917
From Philadelphia, PA
1,297 miles
Full-Service
$2,739–$4,323
From San Antonio, TX
252 miles
Full-Service
$2,096–$3,289
From San Diego, CA
1,182 miles
Full-Service
$2,709–$4,267
From San Jose, CA
1,449 miles
Full-Service
$2,934–$4,611
From Austin, TX
182 miles
Full-Service
$2,098–$3,280
From Jacksonville, FL
907 miles
Full-Service
$2,484–$3,916
From Fort Worth, TX
31 miles
Full-Service
$1,132–$1,938