Alpine, Texas vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 5.9% cheaper than Alpine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,034 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Alpine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Abilene
than in Alpine, Texas
Alpine, TX vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Alpine, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower