Cost of Living in Dallas, NC
Population 6,012 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Dallas sits on the smaller end of the North Carolina city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Dallas sits roughly 20 miles west of Charlotte — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 37% lower than Charlotte's $352,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Dallas
The median home value in Dallas is $221,700 — 27% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $794/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,755/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 73.0°F and lows of 51.3°F. Overall, Dallas has a cost of living index of 68 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 32% less expensive.
Dallas has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 53 | 58 | 65 | 74 | 81 | 88 | 91 | 89 | 83 | 74 | 64 | 56 |
| Low °F | 33 | 36 | 42 | 50 | 58 | 67 | 70 | 69 | 63 | 51 | 41 | 36 |
| Precip" | 3.34 | 3.28 | 3.94 | 3.88 | 3.46 | 4.21 | 3.47 | 3.95 | 3.75 | 3.29 | 3.30 | 3.44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Dallas, NC?
Dallas has a cost index of 68 (100 = national average). It is 32% below the national average.
What is average rent in Dallas, NC?
The median gross rent in Dallas is $794 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Dallas?
The median home value in Dallas is $221,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Dallas?
The median household income in Dallas is $57,755 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Dallas, NC?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Dallas is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.
Is Dallas, NC affordable?
Yes, Dallas is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 68 — about 32% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Dallas?
Dallas has average high temperatures of 73.0°F and average lows of 51.3°F. Annual precipitation is 43.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Dallas at a Glance
- Population
- 6,012
- Median Income
- $57,755
- Home Value
- $221,700
- Median Rent
- $794/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.1%
- Avg High Temp
- 73.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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