Truchas, New Mexico vs. Abilene, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Kansas is 9.1% cheaper than Truchas, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $149,964 in Abilene, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Truchas, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Kansas is cheaper than Truchas, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Abilene
than in Truchas, New Mexico
Truchas, NM vs. Abilene, KS
Compared to Truchas, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher