HEAD TO HEAD
Beaumont vs Dallas
Beaumont leads Dallas on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Beaumont, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Dallas, TX
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Beaumont | Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 95 ◆ | 83 |
| Affordable to rent | 82 ◆ | 70 |
| Climate comfort | 98 ◆ | 90 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 59 | 63 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 66 | 99 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Beaumont | Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $186K | $367K |
| Typical rent | $1,332/mo | $1,678/mo |
| Average temperature | 20.6°C | 18.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.58 kWh/m²/day | 4.71 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #140 | #4 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.