Lubbock, Texas vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 25.2% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,577 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Dallas
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Lubbock, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher