Lubbock, Texas vs. Raton, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raton, New Mexico is 12.3% cheaper than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,866 in Raton, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raton, New Mexico is cheaper than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Raton
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Raton, NM
Compared to Lubbock, Raton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower