Side-by-side real estate comparison · Updated Jan 2026
Key Metrics
Austin, TX
Dallas, TX
Median Home Price
$419,518
$357,649
YoY Price Change
↓ -6.0%
↓ -3.9%
5-Year Appreciation
↑ +14.8%
↑ +28.2%
Median Rent
$1,561/mo
$1,633/mo
Rental Yield
4.5%
5.5%
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.4
18.3
Income Needed to Buy
$109,455
$100,910
12-Month Forecast
↓ -2.9%
↓ -0.8%
Verdict
Better for Buyers
Dallas, TX
median price $357,649, income needed $100,910
Better for Renters
Austin, TX
median rent $1,561/mo
Better for Investors
Dallas, TX
5.5% rental yield, -0.8% 12-mo forecast