Abilene → Beckley
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Favorable
Cost Index: 90.4 → 88.4
Rent Delta: -$361/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $361/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
- + Lower violent crime rate
- + Fewer environmental violations
Cons of Moving
- - $4K lower median salary
- - More expensive childcare
Dimension
Abilene
Beckley
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 90.4
RPP 88.4
Beckley
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,276/mo
$915/mo
Beckley
💼 Wages
$55,135
$51,316
Abilene
🔒 Crime
395 per 100K
1 per 100K
Beckley
🎓 Schools
14.6:1
13.7:1
Beckley
👶 Childcare
$7,566/yr
$8,974/yr
Abilene
🌿 Environment
33822 violations
2371 violations
Beckley
Salary Adjustment Calculator
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)