Abilene, Texas vs. De Kalb, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in De Kalb, Texas is 4.7% cheaper than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,667 in De Kalb, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, De Kalb, Texas is cheaper than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in De Kalb
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. De Kalb, TX
Compared to Abilene, De Kalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher