Houston, TX vs Lubbock, TX
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Houston, TX = $90,670 in Lubbock, TX
Buying power is -9.3% lower in Lubbock, TX
Median Rent
$1,313 vs $1,137
-13.4% lower in Lubbock, TX
Median Income
$62,894 vs $60,487
-3.8% lower in Lubbock, TX
Home Value
$253,400 vs $197,900
-21.9% lower in Lubbock, TX
Price Level
100.2 vs 90.9
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$52,500 vs $45,500
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
25.1% vs 22.6%
Lower is more affordable