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PALM DESERT vs. ABILENE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palm Desert, California vs. Abilene, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is
35.8%
cheaper
than Palm Desert, California.
You would need a salary of
$32,105
in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is
cheaper
than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Abilene
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Palm Desert, Abilene is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
35.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
66.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.4% lower
Commute
45.5% lower
Health
33.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.7% lower
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