Houston, Texas vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 17.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,974 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Abilene
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Houston, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower