Abilene, Texas vs. Pelham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pelham, Alabama is 23.0% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,475 in Pelham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pelham, Alabama is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Pelham
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Pelham, AL
Compared to Abilene, Pelham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher