What is a pro or con of living in Abilene, Texascompared to Christiansburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 33% cheaper in Abilene.

What salary do I need to live in Abilene, Texas copmared to Christiansburg, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Christiansburg, Virginia could decrease to $45,522 in Abilene, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHRISTIANSBURG vs. ABILENE
Cost of Living Comparison

Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 9.0% cheaper than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,522 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Christiansburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Abilene
than in Christiansburg, Virginia

Christiansburg, VA vs. Abilene, TX

Compared to Christiansburg, Abilene is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% higher

Commute

5.5% lower

Health

0.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Christiansburg, VA vs. Abilene, TX

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