Abilene, Texas vs. Malvern, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Malvern, Arkansas is 16.0% cheaper than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,992 in Malvern, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malvern, Arkansas is cheaper than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Malvern
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Malvern, AR
Compared to Abilene, Malvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower