HEAD TO HEAD
Dallas vs Odessa
Odessa leads Dallas on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Dallas, TX
wins 2 of 5 factors
Odessa, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Dallas | Odessa |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 83 | 90 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 70 | 74 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 90 ◆ | 88 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 63 | 89 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 99 ◆ | 34 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Dallas | Odessa |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $367K | $257K |
| Typical rent | $1,678/mo | $1,571/mo |
| Average temperature | 18.6°C | 18°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.71 kWh/m²/day | 5.58 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #4 | #271 |
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.