Artesia, New Mexico vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 8.0% more expensive than Artesia, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,016 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Artesia, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is more expensive than Artesia, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% more expensive in Lubbock
than in Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia, NM vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Artesia, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher