Alvin, Texas vs. Dickinson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dickinson, Texas is 3.0% cheaper than Alvin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,509 in Dickinson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Alvin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dickinson, Texas is cheaper than Alvin, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Dickinson
than in Alvin, Texas
Alvin, TX vs. Dickinson, TX
Compared to Alvin, Dickinson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher