Modesto, California vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 29.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $35,117 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Modesto, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower