Abilene, Texas vs. Dayton, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Tennessee is 2.3% cheaper than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,865 in Dayton, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Tennessee is cheaper than Abilene, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Dayton
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Dayton, TN
Compared to Abilene, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower