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Texas, USA · 51/100 overall · Full city profile →

Dallas, Texas, a vibrant metropolis in North Texas, is a city defined by its rich history, diverse culture, and booming economy. Originally founded in 1841, Dallas has evolved from a trading post into a major inland port and a hub for business and innovation. The city's character is a blend of Southern charm and modern sophistication, attracting individuals and families seeking diverse opportunities and a dynamic lif...

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Our algorithmic ranking evaluates each city on core economic indicators, livability scoring, and business-climate health. The Cost of Living Index is benchmarked against a US national average baseline of 100 — lower is more affordable, while higher figures reflect pricier markets. Average salary figures show local earning power, and the overall score blends affordability, income, safety, and quality-of-life signals into a single comparable number so you can shortlist the right cities at a glance.

Newcastle, Wyoming city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Acroterion (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #1 Best City 89

Newcastle

Wyoming, USA

SafetyA+
Cost—
Growth—
Median Income$82,734
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Madison, Alabama city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data Republic of Selmaria (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #2 Best City 80

Madison

Alabama, USA

SafetyA
CostB-
Growth85
Avg. Rent$1,358
Median Income$134,655
Cost of Living96/100
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Owasso, Oklahoma city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data TulGuy (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons #3 Best City 79

Owasso

Oklahoma, USA

SafetyA+
CostB-
Growth72
Avg. Rent$1,214
Median Income$79,036
Cost of Living94/100
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Tea #4 Best City 78

Tea

South Dakota, USA

SafetyA
CostB-
Growth88
Avg. Rent$1,350
Median Income$88,500
Cost of Living96/100
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Horace #5 Best City 78

Horace

North Dakota, USA

SafetyA
CostB-
Growth85
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$115,000
Cost of Living98/100
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Ankeny #6 Best City 77

Ankeny

Iowa, USA

SafetyA
CostB-
Growth88
Avg. Rent$1,450
Median Income$98,500
Cost of Living96/100
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Brandon #7 Best City 77

Brandon

South Dakota, USA

SafetyA
CostB-
Growth77
Avg. Rent$1,250
Median Income$85,000
Cost of Living96/100
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Alabaster, Alabama city skyline – cost of living, safety and quality of life data AlabasterPIO (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #8 Best City 76

Alabaster

Alabama, USA

SafetyA-
Cost—
Growth—
Median Income$91,357
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City demographics & business outlook in Dallas

Dallas, Texas stands out as a dynamic business hub renowned for its vibrant economy, diverse industries, and strategic location. With world-class infrastructure and a pro-business regulatory environment, Dallas attracts multinational corporations and thriving startups alike. The city's skilled workforce, competitive op...

Population
1,343,573
GDP
$535 Billion
Median age
33.5
Population growth
2.30%
Median household income
$57,400
Entrepreneurship rate
8.50%
Ease of doing business rank
#5
Small & medium businesses
95 Thousand
Franchises
4.5 Thousand
Unemployment
4.1%
Major industries
Technology Finance Logistics Healthcare Energy

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Dive into the metrics that matter most to your move. Each category pulls together the underlying data — costs, salaries, housing, safety, healthcare, climate, transport, and education — so you can rank and compare cities on the factors you care about.

Why data-driven relocation matters

Choosing a new city means balancing conflicting economic realities. A city boasting high average salaries often hides elevated housing costs, while low-cost-of-living regions may carry complex business-registration environments or stricter local compliance rules. Urblytica normalizes thousands of public data points — from corporate tax climates to cost-of-living indexes — so you get a transparent, comparable view of your next destination instead of a marketing brochure.

Where our numbers come from

Our City Intelligence Index compiles localized metrics from verified regional databases, municipal corporate-filing registries, housing-census statistics, and federal labor boards, refreshed on a rolling basis. By cross-referencing live macroeconomic indicators with structural growth vectors, we calculate true livable margins for business owners, families, and remote professionals — and we show the underlying figures on every city profile so you can verify them yourself.

Our Core Verification Sources

Urblytica’s figures are researched estimates: an AI research pipeline searches the live web per city and extracts the numbers from public reporting. Below is the class of source behind each pillar — references the research draws on, not feeds we license.

Data Pillar Primary Verification Sources Metrics Tracked
Cost of Living National statistical agencies, local consumer retail baskets, and utility regulatory filings Grocery indices, utility rates, transit costs, local sales tax
Income & Labor Federal labor departments, employment registries, and regional wage surveys Median salary, job growth rates, unemployment trends
Housing & Rentals Municipal tax registries, multiple listing services (MLS), and housing censuses Rental rates, median sale prices, neighborhood trends
Business Climate Secretary of State filings, municipal registries, and corporate tax schedules Filing fees, corporate tax structures, compliance rules
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