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Compare Two Cities Before You Move

Use reviewed city pairs to compare rent, the income associated with a 30% rent target, household income, home values and ownership. The tool covers housing decisions, not every living expense.

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Compare housing costs using the same 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year definitions and calculations.

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  1. Austin, TX vs Dallas, TXDallas has $257 lower reported rent
  2. Austin, TX vs San Antonio, TXSan Antonio has $405 lower reported rent
  3. Dallas, TX vs Fort Worth, TXDallas has $37 lower reported rent
  4. Los Angeles, CA vs San Diego, CALos Angeles has $380 lower reported rent
  5. San Jose, CA vs San Francisco, CASan Francisco has $193 lower reported rent
  6. New York, NY vs Philadelphia, PAPhiladelphia has $424 lower reported rent
  7. Miami, FL vs Tampa, FLTampa has $57 lower reported rent
  8. Raleigh, NC vs Charlotte, NCRaleigh has $40 lower reported rent
  9. Houston, TX vs Dallas, TXHouston has $111 lower reported rent
  10. Jacksonville, FL vs Tampa, FLJacksonville has $236 lower reported rent

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Review the definitions and limitations.