Silver City, New Mexico vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 1.9% more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $96,832 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is more expensive than Silver City, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
36% more expensive in Abilene
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Silver City, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  36.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower