Cost of Living
Consumer Price Index
| Items and Group | US Average | Dallas-Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| All Items | 240.0 | 220.7 |
| Food and beverages | 247.7 | 250.7 |
| Food | 248.2 | 245.4 |
| Food at Home | 239.1 | 218.5 |
| Food away from home | 262.7 | 287.1 |
| Alcoholic beverages | 242.5 | 320.3 |
| Housing | 244.0 | 205.2 |
| Shelter | 288.2 | 224.3 |
| Rent of residence | 296.8 | 235.5 |
| Fuels and utilities | 228.9 | 219.1 |
| Household energy | 191.1 | 201.4 |
| Household furnishings | 91.7 | 90.1 |
| Apparel | 126.0 | 108.2 |
| Transportation | 194.9 | 195.3 |
| Private transportation | 189.5 | 196.8 |
| Motor fuel | 188.4 | 182.9 |
| Gasoline | 187.6 | 182.0 |
| Medical care | 463.7 | 432.2 |
| Recreation | 117.0 | 111.6 |
| Education and communication | 139.2 | 140.9 |
| Other goods and services | 423.1 | 389.1 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, March, 2016 Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Select areas, averages by expenditure, category, commodity and service group.
ACCRA Cost of Living Index (All Items)
| City | Cost of Living Index | Average Rent | Average Home Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Average | 100.0 | ||
| Dallas, Texas | 95.2 | $865 | $220,002 |
| Seattle, Washington | 176.5 | $1,980 | $548,187 |
| Los Angeles, California | 166.2 | $2,420 | $617,169 |
| Orlando, Florida | 96.3 | $958 | $287,272 |
| Denver, Coloroda | 127.5 | $1,306 | $398,144 |
| Manhattan, New York | 260.6 | $3,984 | $1,472,476 |
| Chicago, Illinois | 110.9 | $1,236 | $431,884 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | 101.8 | $1,050 | $289,012 |
| Phoenix, Arizona | 99.4 | $880 | $292,558 |
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index (COLI), 2016 Average for 323 Urban Areas=100