Garland, Texas vs. Alpine, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, Texas is 15.4% cheaper than Garland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,277 in Alpine, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Garland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, Texas is cheaper than Garland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Alpine
than in Garland, Texas
Garland, TX vs. Alpine, TX
Compared to Garland, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower