Waco, Texas vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 0.5% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $50,253 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
15% more expensive in Abilene
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Waco, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher