Abilene, Texas vs. Garland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garland, Texas is 25.7% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,435 in Garland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garland, Texas is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Garland
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Garland, TX
Compared to Abilene, Garland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  73.7% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher