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What DFW living actually costs.
Selling Dallas homes in 14 days or less, with a marketing plan you see before you sign. Moving to North Texas means weighing housing, taxes, and everyday costs together. This guide compares Dallas proper with the Collin County suburbs, using real numbers, so you can budget with confidence before you move.
The big picture, in three facts
No state income tax
Texas has no state income tax, which keeps more of every paycheck in your pocket compared with income-tax states.
Cost of living near the national average
DFW generally runs right around the U.S. average, and home prices stay well below peer metros like Austin, Denver, New York, and San Francisco.
Property taxes are the trade-off
Without income tax, local governments lean on property taxes, so budget for them and factor the full payment into what you can afford.
Dallas proper versus Collin County
The biggest cost decision is usually the town, not the house. Here is how the two sides of the metro compare.
Dallas proper
Housing
$425K-$500K median
Property taxes
~2.2% combined property tax, typical City of Dallas homeowner
Character
Urban energy, widest range of homes, established neighborhoods, easy access to jobs and entertainment.
Collin County suburbs
Housing
$310K-$645K+ across towns
Property taxes
~1.7% combined property tax, typical countywide average
Character
Master-planned towns, newer homes, strong schools, and roomier lots within commuting reach.
Property tax figures are typical combined countywide averages and vary by city, school district, and homestead exemptions. Garland factors the exact number into any budget.
Home prices across the suburbs
Collin County offers a ladder from entry-level Princeton to luxury Frisco, so there is a price point for nearly every budget.
Princeton
~$310KThe entry-level anchor of Collin County new construction.
Carrollton
~$415KFamily value at the three-county line, easy commutes.
Wylie
~$420KLakeside living near Lake Lavon with room to grow.
McKinney
~$460KHistoric downtown, fast-growing county seat.
Allen
~$490KMaster-planned convenience and Watters Creek.
Richardson
~$500KTelecom Corridor jobs and strong resale.
Plano
~$540KCorporate stability in a heavily master-planned city.
Frisco
~$645KThe Star, corporate growth, and newer luxury homes.
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