Grand Prairie, TX
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$66,334
across all roles
Cost Index
91
Below Average
Avg Rent
$1,380/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Grand Prairie?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.65× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 91 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,593/mo, Grand Prairie is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
91
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,380
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,593
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$57,220
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.65×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
686
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Grand Prairie
By gross annual salary
- $227,680
- 2.Dentists$227,570
- $225,670
- 4.Surgeons$215,010
- $214,390
- $211,550
- $210,580
- $208,680
- $204,020
- 10.Physicists$202,610
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,409/mo
- 2.Dentists$11,402/mo
- $11,286/mo
- 4.Surgeons$10,638/mo
- $10,600/mo
- $10,427/mo
- $10,368/mo
- $10,253/mo
- $9,969/mo
- 10.Physicists$9,883/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Grand Prairie
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.