Lake Dallas, TX Cost Of Living
Lake Dallas's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In Texas
In America
What is the cost of living in Lake Dallas, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Lake Dallas has an overall cost of living index of 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Texas, Lake Dallas has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Texas's index of 94.
The standard of living in Lake Dallas ranks as #3,380 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Lake Dallas ranks as the #3,039 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
Lake Dallas Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
| Living Expense | Lake Dallas | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 78 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 88 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 112 | 101 | 100 | |
Lake Dallas, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Lake Dallas | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,000 | $187,200 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,205 | $1,082 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $64,805 | $63,826 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.2x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.22x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Lake Dallas Services Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Lake Dallas | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.4 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $11.58 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $21.11 | $14.67 |
Detailed Lake Dallas Groceries Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Lake Dallas | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.07 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.33 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.98 | $2.05 |
Detailed Lake Dallas Health Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Lake Dallas | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $17.97 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $52.92 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.33 | $2.34 |
Detailed Lake Dallas Transportation Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Lake Dallas | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.72 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $12.8 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.91 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $125.0 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $68.0 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $75.75 | $99.13 |
Detailed Lake Dallas Utilities Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Lake Dallas | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $2.12 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $52.86 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $194.23 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $185.48 | $175.64 |
Lake Dallas SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Lake Dallas
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Lake Dallas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano, TX | 288,870 | 114 | 1.1x |
| Frisco, TX | 188,387 | 120 | 1.2x |
| Carrollton, TX | 137,319 | 105 | 1.0x |
| Lewisville, TX | 107,740 | 100 | 1.0x |
| Flower Mound, TX | 78,854 | 117 | 1.1x |
| Lakewood, WA | 60,564 | 115 | 1.1x |
| Little Elm, TX | 49,792 | 107 | 1.0x |
| Keller, TX | 46,885 | 117 | 1.1x |
| The Colony, TX | 43,791 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Coppell, TX | 41,494 | 121 | 1.2x |
