Lubbock, Texas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 90.1% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $198,641 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Boston
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Lubbock, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.1% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  80.3% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.8% higher