City Cost Report
Chicago skyline
Chicago
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Dallas is 9% cheaper than Chicago overall.

ChicagoDallas
Rent (1BR City Centre)$2,937.48 CAD$2,238.08 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$2,377.96 CAD$1,818.44 CAD
Groceries Index10599
Monthly Transit Pass$104.91 CAD$134.28 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$202.83 CAD$223.81 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.33 CAD$1.09 CAD
Mid-range Meal$33.57 CAD$30.77 CAD
Gym Membership$69.94 CAD$58.75 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$2,238.08 CAD$1,748.50 CAD

Each city is shown in your selected currency (toggle CAD/USD in the header); cheaper values are highlighted after converting to a common currency. Updated June 2026.

Salary Equivalence Calculator

If you earn $in Chicago...

You would need $54,746 in Dallas to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Chicago cheaper than Dallas?

Dallas is 9% cheaper than Chicago overall.

How much is rent in Chicago vs Dallas?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $2,100 USD per month in Chicago and $1,600 USD in Dallas. Outside the centre, it is $1,700 USD in Chicago and $1,300 USD in Dallas.

What salary do I need to move from Chicago to Dallas?

On average, you need about 91% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Chicago is roughly equivalent to $54,746 in Dallas.

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