Alpine, Texas vs. Ponder, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ponder, Texas is 15.3% more expensive than Alpine, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,580 in Ponder, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ponder, Texas is more expensive than Alpine, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Ponder
than in Alpine, Texas
Alpine, TX vs. Ponder, TX
Compared to Alpine, Ponder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower