Dallas: Full big-city stack; property tax offsets the income-tax win. Seattle: No income tax + full amenity stack; price and gray are the toll.
Dimension
Dallas
Seattle
Median home price
$367K
$745K
Effective property tax
1.68%
0.87%
Tax friendliness
9/10
9/10
Winter mildness
8/10
5/10
Summer comfort
4/10
9/10
Walkability
6/10
6/10
Outdoor access
4/10
10/10
Culture & food
8/10
8/10
Healthcare
10/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
10/10
9/10
Schools
6/10
8/10
Safety
5/10
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
8/10
4/10
Growth trajectory
6/10
7/10
Pick Dallas if your priorities lean: Median home price, Winter mildness, Airport connectivity, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). Pick Seattle if they lean: Effective property tax, Summer comfort, Outdoor access, Schools. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.