Iowa City, Iowa vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 7.5% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $18,509 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Iowa City, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower