Irvine, California vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 56.2% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $26,273 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Abilene
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Irvine, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower