Raleigh vs Dallas
Two of the places Angelenos weigh most. Here's how they stack up on price, pace and taxes, measured against what a typical LA home sells for.
| Raleigh, NC | Dallas, TX | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $424K | $512K |
| Median single-family | $534K | $570K |
| Median condo | $334K | $271K |
| Median $/sq ft | $231 | $262 |
| Median days on market | 32 | 40 |
| Avg sale-to-list | 98.9% | 97.6% |
| Sq ft for $1M (at median $/sq ft) | 4,330 | 3,820 |
| Californians who moved to the state (2024) | 18,428 | 77,161 |
Redfin Data Center, May 2026, all residential unless noted. Typical LA County zip for reference: $904K median, $588/sq ft. Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024.
Taxes
Raleigh: 3.99% flat rate (tax year 2026), scheduled to step down further. Dallas: None on wages (Texas has no personal income tax). Property tax, insurance and HOA costs vary by address in both places and can matter as much as income tax, so price them for any specific home.
Go deeper
Read the full guides: moving from LA to Raleigh and moving from LA to Dallas.
Common questions
Is Raleigh or Dallas cheaper?
Raleigh had the lower median sale price, about $424K versus $512K in Dallas (Redfin, May 2026), roughly 17% less at the median.
Which has lower state income tax, Raleigh or Dallas?
Raleigh: 3.99% flat rate (tax year 2026), scheduled to step down further. Dallas: None on wages (Texas has no personal income tax). Rates change, so confirm with each state and a CPA.
What does $1 million buy in Raleigh vs Dallas?
At the median price per square foot, $1 million works out to roughly 4,330 square feet in Raleigh and 3,820 in Dallas, versus about 1,700 at the LA median. A rough illustration, not a listing.