Melbourne, Florida vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 14.5% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,583 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Melbourne, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower