Belen, New Mexico vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 4.4% more expensive than Belen, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $62,639 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Belen, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is more expensive than Belen, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Lubbock
than in Belen, New Mexico
Belen, NM vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Belen, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher