Columbia, Missouri vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 11.7% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $44,154 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Abilene
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Columbia, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower