Bossier City, Louisiana vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 3.4% cheaper than Bossier City, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $72,442 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Bossier City, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Abilene
than in Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City, LA vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Bossier City, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower