Abilene Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 90.4 → 104.5
Rent Delta: +$581/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + $15K higher median salary
  • + Fewer environmental violations

Cons of Moving

  • - 14% higher cost of living
  • - $581/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
  • - More expensive childcare
Dimension
Abilene
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 90.4
RPP 104.5
Abilene
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,276/mo
$1,857/mo
Abilene
💼 Wages
$55,135
$70,411
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
🔒 Crime
395 per 100K
425 per 100K
Abilene
🎓 Schools
14.6:1
14.4:1
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson
👶 Childcare
$7,566/yr
$14,631/yr
Abilene
🌿 Environment
33822 violations
506 violations
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)