City comparison
Yes. Dallas's crime index is 188 versus 200 in Colorado Springs, and its violent crime index is 179 versus 204, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Dallas is cheaper. Median rent is $1,472 a month versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Dallas and Colorado Springs. Dallas averages 67°F while Colorado Springs averages 55°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,472 versus $1,648.
Dallas is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Colorado Springs makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Dallas is the stronger move.
Weather is the one thing you cannot negotiate with. Visit Colorado Springs in its coldest stretch before you sign anything.
The move
Dallas and Colorado Springs are 613 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,472 a month in Dallas to $1,648 a month in Colorado Springs, up $176 a month (12%).
Median household income goes from $70,518 in Dallas to $84,818 in Colorado Springs, up $14,300 (20%).
The crime index goes from 188 in Dallas to 200 in Colorado Springs, up 12 points (6%).
The move
Colorado Springs and Dallas are 613 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,648 a month in Colorado Springs to $1,472 a month in Dallas, down $176 a month (11%).
Median household income goes from $84,818 in Colorado Springs to $70,518 in Dallas, down $14,300 (17%).
The crime index goes from 200 in Colorado Springs to 188 in Dallas, down 12 points (6%).
Dallas, TX
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Colorado Springs, CO
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Rent
11% cheaper
Dallas rent is 11% cheaper than Colorado Springs
Dallas
Winner$1,472/mo
Colorado Springs
$1,648/mo
Typical rent runs $1,472 a month in Dallas versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs, so Dallas is 11% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $2,112, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Dallas still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Colorado Springs.
Planning to buy in Dallas? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
20% higher
Colorado Springs's median income is 20% higher than Dallas
Dallas
$70,518
Colorado Springs
Winner$84,818
Median household income is $84,818 in Colorado Springs versus $70,518 in Dallas, so typical pay runs 20% higher in Colorado Springs (about $14,300 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Colorado Springs is the stronger labor market on paper. Dallas can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
6% lower crime
Dallas's crime index is 6% lower than Colorado Springs
Dallas
Winner188 (100 = avg)
Colorado Springs
200 (100 = avg)
Dallas's crime index is 188 versus 200 in Colorado Springs (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 6% lower in Dallas. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Dallas, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Colorado Springs. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
39% more comfortable
Dallas weather is 39% more comfortable than Colorado Springs
Dallas
Winner67°F avg · 74°F highs · comfort 100/100
Colorado Springs
55°F avg · 63°F highs · comfort 72/100
Dallas averages about 67°F (74°F highs); Colorado Springs averages about 55°F (63°F highs). Dallas sits near 67°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Colorado Springs averages around 55°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Dallas scores 39% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Colorado Springs if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Dallas is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 11% cheaper here at about $1,472 a month. Choose Dallas if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Dallas if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (67°F) beat Colorado Springs on this page's weather index by 39%. Colorado Springs may pay more or cost less, but Dallas is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Dallas is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 6% lower than Colorado Springs (188 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Colorado Springs is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 20% higher here ($84,818). Start with Colorado Springs if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Bottom line
Colorado Springs (55°F) and Dallas (67°F) are not interchangeable on climate — about 12°F apart on typical temperatures. Rent ($1,648 vs $1,472) and pay ($84,818 vs $70,518) still matter, yet most movers regret ignoring the forecast row.
Dallas rent at $1,472/month is still below Colorado Springs's $1,648, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,472 in Dallas and $1,648 in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs clears the bar on climate in this dataset. Dallas deserves a serious look only when you would rather tolerate 67°F than optimize for Colorado Springs's comfort score.
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