Abilene, Texas vs. Penn Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penn Valley, California is 59.4% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $79,697 in Penn Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penn Valley, California is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Penn Valley
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Penn Valley, CA
Compared to Abilene, Penn Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher

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