| | Pocatello, ID | Abilene, TX | United States |
| Overall | 89.2 | 80.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 90.4 | 91.9 | 100 |
| Health | 107.6 | 116.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 79.0 | 53.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $291,500 | $173,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,090.0% | 10,550.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.3 | 68.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 91.1 | 99.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of More
I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is More
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I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low More
We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't More
I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something More
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