Lubbock, Texas vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 3.3% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $77,509 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
80% more expensive in Pontiac
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Lubbock, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  80.0% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher