City Cost Report
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Dallas
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Dallas is 8% cheaper than Toronto overall.

DallasToronto
Rent (1BR City Centre)$2,238.08 CAD$2,450.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$1,818.44 CAD$2,100.00 CAD
Groceries Index99108
Monthly Transit Pass$134.28 CAD$156.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$223.81 CAD$160.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.09 CAD$1.65 CAD
Mid-range Meal$30.77 CAD$28.00 CAD
Gym Membership$58.75 CAD$70.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$1,748.50 CAD$1,750.00 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 Dallas...

You would need $65,544 in Toronto to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dallas cheaper than Toronto?

Dallas is 8% cheaper than Toronto overall.

How much is rent in Dallas vs Toronto?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,600 USD per month in Dallas and $2,450 CAD in Toronto. Outside the centre, it is $1,300 USD in Dallas and $2,100 CAD in Toronto.

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

On average, you need about 109% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Dallas is roughly equivalent to $65,544 in Toronto.

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