Abilene, Texas vs. Alpine, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, Texas is 6.3% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,414 in Alpine, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, Texas is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Alpine
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Alpine, TX
Compared to Abilene, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher