Abilene, Texas vs. Pearl, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pearl, Mississippi is 1.6% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,230 in Pearl, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pearl, Mississippi is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
25% more expensive in Pearl
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Pearl, MS
Compared to Abilene, Pearl is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher