Irvine, California vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 55.4% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $31,193 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Irvine, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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