Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 33.9% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $52,918 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Salt Lake City, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower