Alvin, Texas vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 15.5% cheaper than Alvin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,671 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alvin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Alvin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Abilene
than in Alvin, Texas
Alvin, TX vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Alvin, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher