Abilene, TX Cost of Living


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Abilene cost of living score
80.2
Less expensive
19.8% lower
than the US average
14.9% lower
than the Texas average
Abilene, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.8% lower than the U.S. average and 14.9% higher than the average for Texas.

Abilene, TX

Housing costs in Abilene?
A typical home costs $173,400, which is 48.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.7% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Abilene costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Abilene?
To live comfortably in Abilene, Texas, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Abilene?
Abilene is a city located in Texas which has moderate costs when measured against the national standard. Home values typically range from one hundred eighty five thousand up to two hundred sixty thousand although individuals with lesser incomes should still be able to find relatively priced homes nearby. Food expenses are estimated at about three hundred seventy five dollars per month while basic utilities for 915 square foot apartments usually add up to about one hundred forty five dollars each month based on usage and provider charges . Abilene offers various attractions like stores , parks , museums and plenty of live entertainment venues that provide lots of activities all year round .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAbileneTexasUnited States
  80.294.2100.0
  91.993.7100
  116.6100.0100.0
  53.483.5100.0
  $173,400$297,600$338,100
  105.5%99.2%100.0%
  68.5103.3100.0
  99.283.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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