Denton, Texas vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 18.5% cheaper than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,380 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Abilene
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Denton, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower