Big Bear City, California vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 23.5% cheaper than Big Bear City, California.

You would need a salary of $57,408 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Big Bear City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Abilene
than in Big Bear City, California
Big Bear City, CA vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Big Bear City, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower