Santa Clara, California vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 66.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $16,865 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Abilene
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Santa Clara, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.3% 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
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower