| | Lubbock, TX | Memphis, TN | United States |
| Overall | 81.1 | 85.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.9 | 93.3 | 100 |
| Health | 116.0 | 96.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 57.6 | 42.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $200,600 | $148,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,350.0% | 9,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 73.1 | 94.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.0 | 100.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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