Plainview, Texas vs. Big Spring, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Spring, Texas is 8.9% more expensive than Plainview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,453 in Big Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Spring, Texas is more expensive than Plainview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Big Spring
than in Plainview, Texas
Plainview, TX vs. Big Spring, TX
Compared to Plainview, Big Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% higher
      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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher