Plano, Texas vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 27.3% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $65,417 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Abilene
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Plano, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher