Zip 79603 (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 (zip 79603), 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.

Zip 79603 (Abilene, TX)

Housing costs in Abilene?
A typical home costs $115,300, which is 65.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.3% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Abilene costs $1,010 per month, which is 21.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,280 and close to the state average of $1,010.

Can I afford Abilene?
To live comfortably in Abilene (zip 79603), Texas, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Abilene?
The cost of living in 79603 Abilene, TX is quite reasonable compared to neighboring cities. The area has an average home price of $140,000 and a median household income of $48,844. This makes housing very affordable for those who live in the area. The overall cost of living index is 82.3, which is slightly lower than the national average of 85.1. This means that it is relatively easy to make ends meet in this region as expenses remain low while incomes are higher than the national average. Groceries, transportation, health care costs, and utilities all remain quite affordable when compared to other cities across the United States.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAbileneTexasUnited States
  80.294.2100.0
  89.493.7100
  116.6100.0100.0
  40.883.5100.0
  $115,300$297,600$338,100
  105.6%99.2%100.0%
  69.4103.3100.0
  99.583.2100.0

   100=National Average

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