| Category | Dallas | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall cost vs national average | +1.6% | +7.1% |
| Average rent | $1,588/mo | $1,349/mo |
| Studio | $1,245/mo | $1,010/mo |
| 1-bedroom | $1,413/mo | $1,195/mo |
| 2-bedroom | $1,849/mo | $1,511/mo |
| 3-bedroom | $2,214/mo | $1,893/mo |
| Average home price | $477,249 | $407,301 |
| Energy | $259.77/mo | $185.39/mo |
| Phone | $205.01/mo | $201.96/mo |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.58 | $4.60 |
| Bread (1 loaf) | $4.16 | $4.06 |
| Eggs (1 dozen) | $4.33 | $4.23 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.73 | $0.72 |
| Fried chicken | $1.57 | $1.66 |
| Coffee | $6.52 | $6.55 |
| Ground beef (1 lb) | $7.24 | $7.30 |
| Tire Balance | $53.07 | $75.02 |
| Gasoline (gal) | $2.80 | $2.68 |
