Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 7.6% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $46,212 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Abilene
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Grand Forks, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower