San Luis Obispo, California vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 47.8% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $39,124 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Lubbock
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower