Boston, Massachusetts vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 47.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,456 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Boston, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% lower
      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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  44.5% lower
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% lower