Big Spring, Texas vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $53,150 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Spring, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is more expensive than Big Spring, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Abilene
than in Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring, TX vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Big Spring, Abilene 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher