Apple Valley, California vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 25.7% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $44,218 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Abilene
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Apple Valley, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower