Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 1.3% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $75,958 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% more expensive in Abilene
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Hattiesburg, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher