Looking for a fresh start in a new Dallas neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Dallas for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 27,220
-19%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 107
19% lower than Dallas
Population 26,508
-18%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 107
18% lower than Dallas
Population 31,937
-17%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 107
17% lower than Dallas
Population 144,665
-16%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 107
16% lower than Dallas
Population 4,400
-16%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 107
16% lower than Dallas
Population 69,342
-16%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 107
16% lower than Dallas
Population 40,293
-11%
Cost of Living Index 95 vs 107
11% lower than Dallas
Population 63,930
-11%
Cost of Living Index 95 vs 107
11% lower than Dallas
Population 4,087
-11%
Cost of Living Index 95 vs 107
11% lower than Dallas
Population 7,202
-9%
Cost of Living Index 97 vs 107
9% lower than Dallas
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