🇺🇸 Dallas vs 🇲🇽 Guadalajara

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Dallas

United States

$2,215–$3,508/mo

$2,215 – $3,508 / month (local)

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Guadalajara

Mexico

$1,108–$1,754/mo

$19,103 – $30,241 / month (local)

Dallas is 100% more expensive

Guadalajara wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryDallas (USD)Guadalajara (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,662–$2,585$831–$1,292🟢 Guadalajara
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$877–$1,385$438–$692🟢 Guadalajara
Utilities$69–$134$35–$67🟢 Guadalajara
Groceries$351–$526$175–$263🟢 Guadalajara
Eating out (mid-range meal)$46–$83$23–$42🟢 Guadalajara
Public transport (monthly)$88–$106$44–$53🟢 Guadalajara
Internet & Mobile$28–$46$14–$23🟢 Guadalajara
Gym membership$32–$60$16–$30🟢 Guadalajara
Cinema ticket$13–$17$6–$8🟢 Guadalajara
Monthly total (single)$2,215–$3,508$1,108–$1,754🟢 Guadalajara

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Quality of life comparison

Housing6.0 / 10 · 7.5 / 10
Dallas
Guadalajara▲ better
Safety9.6 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Dallas▲ better
Guadalajara
Healthcare7.9 / 10 · 8.7 / 10
Dallas
Guadalajara▲ better
Education7.5 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Dallas
Guadalajara▲ better
Environment8.3 / 10 · 9.1 / 10
Dallas
Guadalajara▲ better
Economy8.3 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Dallas▲ better
Guadalajara
Culture8.9 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Dallas▲ better
Guadalajara
Internet7.6 / 10 · 8.4 / 10
Dallas
Guadalajara▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Dallas if…

  • You're happy to pay more for what Dallas offers vs Guadalajara
  • No state income tax
  • Jobs
  • Airport hub
  • Corporate relocations

Choose Guadalajara if…

  • You want lower typical monthly costs than Dallas
  • Tech hub Mexico
  • Tequila region
  • Culture
  • Software

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