Dallas vs Miami: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison

Dallas's typical home is worth $270,700, 38% lower than the typical home in Miami at $433,900.

On median household income, Dallas posts $63,985 while Miami posts $54,858.

Typical rent runs $1,305 in Dallas and $1,494 in Miami.

FEMA's National Risk Index puts both cities at "Very High" for overall natural-hazard risk.

Metric	Dallas, TX	Miami, FL
Population	1,300,642	443,665
Median home value	$270,700	$433,900
Median household income	$63,985	$54,858
Median gross rent	$1,305	$1,494
Climate risk (FEMA)	Very High	Very High

Housing is cheaper across the board in Dallas, TX compared with Miami, FL: lower home values, lower rent. Other cost-of-living factors aren't reflected here.

Moving between Dallas and Miami

Dallas and Miami are 1,108 miles apart in a straight line.

What changes when you move	Dallas → Miami	Miami → Dallas
Median rent	+$189/mo (+14%)	−$189/mo (−13%)
Median home value	+$163,200 (+60%)	−$163,200 (−38%)
Median household income	−$9,127 (−14%)	+$9,127 (+17%)

Estimated moving cost (either direction)

Home size	Estimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom	$1,521 – $2,417
2-3 bedroom	$3,524 – $5,540
4+ bedroom house	$5,919 – $9,264

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

Dallas, TX Miami, FL

1,274 miles estimated driving distance · 21.2 hours of highway driving

DIY Truck Rental

$1,648 – $2,100

Includes an estimated $446 in fuel (127 gal at ~10 mpg) over 3 driving days.

Professional Movers

$6,076 – $11,213

Full-service crew, loading and unloading included.

Estimates based on typical rental-truck, fuel, and professional-mover industry rates; actual quotes vary by carrier, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.