Abilene, TX vs Sherman, TX

Abilene is moderately more affordable than Sherman, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Abilene scores 80 compared to 86 for Sherman, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherman can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abilene is $1,106/month compared to $1,177/month in Sherman — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Abilene is more affordable at $178,900 median vs $219,300.

Median household income in Abilene is $62,720 compared to $60,935 in Sherman (+2.9%). Abilene offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Abilene spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in Sherman.