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    This is how far a $100,000 salary stretches in Dallas in 2024

    Amber Heckler
    Jan 29, 2024 | 3:15 pm
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    Six-figure earners do okay in Dallas.

    SimplifyYourMoney.com

    A new study by personal finance website GOBankingRates.com has revealed a six-figure salary goes much farther in Dallas than any other city in North Texas - but not as far as you might think.

    The annual net pay after taxes for a Dallas-based six-figure earner comes out to $78,089, according to the study.

    But major expenses like rent, groceries, healthcare, utilities, transportation costs, and miscellaneous expenses add up to $45,196 per year, which leaves just under $33,000 left over. Dallas' continuing inflation troubles surely aren't helping, either.

    Here's how GOBankingRates breaks down Dallas' expenses:

    • Annual rent: $20,749
    • Annual groceries: $5,652
    • Annual healthcare: $5,739
    • Annual utilities: $4,549
    • Annual transportation costs: $7,496
    • Annual miscellaneous costs: $1,011
    GoBakingRates ranked Dallas No. 16 on its list of the best cities for six-figure earners in the U.S., faring far better than its former No. 34-rank in a similar 2023 study by SmartAsset. That study said Dallasites' six-figure salary was reduced to $72,345 after taxes and adjusted for the cost of living.

    Elsewhere in North Texas
    While Dallas is the best North Texas city for six-figure earners, Arlington and Fort Worth also earned spots in the report, ranking No. 18 and No. 19, respectively.

    Annual expenses in Arlington add up to $46,068, leaving six-figure earners with $32,021 left over, the study found.

    This is what Arlington's average expenses look like, according to the study:

    • Annual rent: $20,749
    • Annual groceries: $5,652
    • Annual healthcare: $5,739
    • Annual utilities: $4,549
    • Annual transportation costs: $7,496
    • Annual miscellaneous costs: $1,011

    The leftover income for Fort Worth residents making a $100,000 salary is $31,980 after taxes and annual expenses. The average expenses in the city add up to $46,109 per year.

    Fort Worth's average expenses, calculated by GoBankingRates:

    • Annual rent: $21,538
    • Annual groceries: $5,572
    • Annual healthcare: $5,809
    • Annual utilities: $4,572
    • Annual transportation costs: $7,594
    • Annual miscellaneous costs: $1,024

    Texas cities in the top 10
    Three Texas cities earned spots in the top 10 where a six-figure salary goes the farthest: El Paso (No. 2), San Antonio (No. 3), and Houston (No. 7).

    After taxes and annual expenses, six-figure earners in El Paso have $37,685 left over, which is nearly $4,800 more than what a Dallas resident would have with the same salary.

    In San Antonio, residents making $100,000 per year average about $41,008 in annual expenses, which leaves $37,081 in their pockets after paying all the bills.

    Houston residents come away with $34,983.54 left over after after all expenses, which added up to $43,105.46.

    For the second year in a row, the U.S. city where a $100,000 salary goes the furthest is Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis residents have nearly $40,000 left over after taxes and annual expenses on a $100,000 salary, the study says. Like Texas, Tennessee also doesn't impose an income tax on its residents.

    The top 10 U.S. cities where a $100,000 salary goes the farthest are:

    • No. 1 – Memphis, Tennessee
    • No. 2 – El Paso, Texas
    • No. 3 – San Antonio, Texas
    • No. 4 – Tulsa, Oklahoma
    • No. 5 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    • No. 6 – Wichita, Kansas
    • No. 7 – Houston
    • No. 8 – Tucson, Arizona
    • No. 9 – Jacksonville, Florida
    • No. 10 – Indianapolis, Indiana
    The most expensive U.S. cities
    In the study's analysis of the top 10 most expensive cities for six-figure earners, New York City took the crown as the city where residents are left "in the red" by the end of the year. Following close behind is San Francisco, California (No. 2); San Jose, California (No. 3); San Diego, California (No. 4); Boston, Massachusetts (No. 5); Oakland, California (No. 6); Los Angeles, California (No. 7); Washington, D.C. (No. 8); Miami, Florida (No. 9); and Long Beach, California (No. 10).
    The report analyzed the average expense costs in 50 of the most populous American cities, and subtracted those costs from each city's annual net annual pay after taxes on a $100,000 salary. Rankings were determined based on the amount of annual income leftover. Data was pulled from the U.S. Census American Community Survey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, the Zillow Observed Rental Index, and more.
    The report and its methodology can be found on gobankingrates.com.
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    Grand Prairie is transforming its downtown for future development

    CultureMap Staff
    Nov 13, 2025 | 4:22 pm
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    Grand Prairie water tower

    Downtown Grand Prairie is about to undergo a major transformation. The city is investing in a series of improvements that will bring new amenities, enhance walkability, and modernize infrastructure while preserving the historic charm of downtown.

    These upgrades will roll out gradually, with various projects scheduled from 2025 through 2028.

    Here’s what’s coming:

    West of City Hall on Main Street
    Site preparation at the former Calvary Church will begin in November 2025 and continue through July 2027. This work will clear the way for future development along Main Street, new businesses, public spaces, or potential mixed-use development.

    City Hall Green Space (South of City Hall)
    A new performance stage will be constructed starting in November 2025, creating a space for outdoor concerts and community events. The city will also reinstall the historic Liberty Bell with a new plaque and add shade structures to make the space more comfortable and inviting for year-round use.

    Main Street (from NW 6th Street to NE 5th Street)
    One of the most impactful changes will come to Main Street, where construction will begin in winter 2026 and continue through spring 2028. The project includes utility relocation, full reconstruction of the roadway, and significant pedestrian improvements. The street will be reduced to two lanes, one eastbound and one westbound, and sidewalks will be widened to create a safer, more walkable environment.

    Jefferson Street (State Highway 161 to Cimmaron Trail)
    Starting in spring 2026, a portion of Jefferson Street will be reconstructed, improving traffic flow and long-term durability. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2027.

    Jefferson and Main Street Roundabout
    To reroute heavy truck traffic away from the downtown core, a new roundabout will be built east of downtown where Jefferson and Main Street meet. A centerpiece of this roundabout will be a large public art installation. Construction begins in spring 2026 with a scheduled completion in summer 2027.

    These updates reflect Grand Prairie’s commitment to revitalizing its downtown area with community-oriented planning.

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