Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX

Straight-line distance: 1,249 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$1,659 – $2,641
2-3 bedroom$3,783 – $5,962
4+ bedroom house$6,312 – $9,904

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.

How Dallas compares to Los Angeles

Los Angeles's median home value is $822,600 — 204% higher than Dallas's $270,700.

Median household income is $76,244 in Los Angeles versus $63,985 in Dallas.

Typical rent runs $1,791 in Los Angeles and $1,305 in Dallas.

On housing costs, Dallas, TX looks more affordable than Los Angeles, CA — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricLos Angeles, CADallas, TX
Population3,881,0411,300,642
Median home value$822,600$270,700
Median household income$76,244$63,985
Median gross rent$1,791$1,305
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighVery High

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

Data last updated July 2026.