Lubbock, Texas vs. Arkansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 18.7% cheaper than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $85,353 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Lubbock, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower