Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Abilene

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 108.9 → 90.4
Rent Delta: -$970/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 19% lower cost of living
  • + $970/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
  • + More affordable childcare

Cons of Moving

  • - $23K lower median salary
  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Abilene
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 108.9
RPP 90.4
Abilene
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,246/mo
$1,276/mo
Abilene
💼 Wages
$78,445
$55,135
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🔒 Crime
2 per 100K
395 per 100K
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🎓 Schools
11.8:1
14.6:1
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
👶 Childcare
$25,480/yr
$7,566/yr
Abilene
🌿 Environment
51 violations
33822 violations
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

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