Dallas vs Tampa: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison

Dallas's median home value is $270,700 — 19% lower than Tampa's $333,200.

Dallas's median household income runs $63,985, against $66,802 in Tampa.

Monthly rent typically costs $1,305 in Dallas and $1,422 in Tampa.

Tampa carries FEMA's Relatively High hazard rating, compared with Very High for Dallas.

Metric	Dallas, TX	Tampa, FL
Population	1,300,642	388,768
Median home value	$270,700	$333,200
Median household income	$63,985	$66,802
Median gross rent	$1,305	$1,422
Climate risk (FEMA)	Very High	Relatively High

Tampa, FL runs higher than Dallas, TX on both median home value and rent — a clear housing-cost edge for Dallas, TX, though only on housing.

Moving between Dallas and Tampa

Dallas and Tampa are 913 miles apart in a straight line.

What changes when you move	Dallas → Tampa	Tampa → Dallas
Median rent	+$117/mo (+9%)	−$117/mo (−8%)
Median home value	+$62,500 (+23%)	−$62,500 (−19%)
Median household income	+$2,817 (+4%)	−$2,817 (−4%)

Estimated moving cost (either direction)

Home size	Estimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom	$1,331 – $2,108
2-3 bedroom	$3,165 – $4,957
4+ bedroom house	$5,374 – $8,380

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 Tampa, FL

1,050 miles estimated driving distance · 17.5 hours of highway driving

DIY Truck Rental

$1,297 – $1,651

Includes an estimated $368 in fuel (105 gal at ~10 mpg) over 2 driving days.

Professional Movers

$5,166 – $9,463

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.