The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex is grappling with significant inflation challenges, as the year-over-year inflation rate rose to 3.4% in April, according to a recent report.

In February 2024, WalletHub reported a year-over-year inflation rate of 3.2% for DFW, surpassing the target rate of 2%. The study evaluated inflation changes by comparing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the latest month with two months prior and one year prior.

The latest findings place DFW as the second-highest city nationwide for inflation issues, with an overall score of 77.78 and a CPI change of 0.90%. Subsequent analysis in May revealed a slight improvement, but DFW still ranked third, trailing Honolulu and Detroit, with an overall score of 62.00 and a stagnant CPI of 0.90% over the past two months. The CPI dropped to 4.90% compared to the same period in 2023.

In contrast, the Houston-Woodlands-Sugar Land metro area saw its inflation rate fall, dropping out of the Top 10 and ranking 20th with a score of 16.52. Houston’s CPI changed by 0.80% over the last two months and lowered to 2.90% year-over-year.

Inflation continues to impact the cost of living in Dallas, posing challenges for residents as the city contends with persistent economic pressures.