DFW DALLAS FORT-WORTH VS GREATER HOUSTON

At 6.67% on a resale, renting wins in both Houston and Dallas. At 2.99% on new construction with the same 3.5% down, buying wins by year four. Same buyer, same cash to close — here's the full math, plus the eight items of fine print that decide which one is real for you.

Dallas vs. Houston food compared: Michelin restaurants, steakhouses, BBQ, cheap eats, neighborhoods and which Texas city has the better food scene.