Durham, North Carolina vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 18.7% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,000 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Abilene
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Durham, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower