Dalhart, TX vs Dickinson, TX

Dalhart is moderately more affordable than Dickinson, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Dalhart scores 79 compared to 92 for Dickinson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dickinson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dalhart is $1,079/month compared to $1,235/month in Dickinson — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dalhart is more affordable at $155,300 median vs $244,500.

Median household income in Dalhart is $76,250 compared to $82,018 in Dickinson (-7%). Dickinson does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Dalhart spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Dickinson.