As 2024 unfolds, the cost of living in major cities across Texas, continues to climb.

When my kids were younger they would always tell me about how they were going to pack up and move to the big city and live the baller life. Then reality punched them in the mouth when they grew up when they found out the REAL cost of living in Austin, Dallas, or Houston.

So let's take a look at how much money you would have to make annually to live COMFORTABLY in 3 major Texas cities.

According to GOBankingRates researchers, Here's How Much You'll Need To Make To Live In Dallas.

You need to make $93,000 to live comfortably in Dallas. That number doesn't get any lower if you're thinking about one of the other "Metroplex" cities. You'll need to make $92,000 in Arlington, and $90,000 in Fort Worth. Dallas ranks 27th of the 50 largest cities in the US.

Wanna Live In Austin? You'll Need To Make MORE MONEY Than Dallas.

Austin is known for being "weird" but they aren't known for being cheap. In order to live COMFORTABLY in the rapidly growing Cap City you'll need to make $122,229 annually. Austin is ranked 14th out of 50 cities, the party is always going on but somebody has to pay the tab.

Believe it Or Not, San Antonio is the least expensive of the Texas cities.

The Alamo City has the lowest cost of living among major Texas cities. Folks who make $80,175 annually can live comfortably there. You'll need a couple thousand more to make it in Houston at $85,804.

So if you have a young one who dreams about escaping to the big city, show them this article and let them know the reality of the situation so they can work REALISTICALLY towards their goals.