McAllen, Texas vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 2.4% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,170 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
62% more expensive in Lubbock
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Mcallen, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher