State College, Pennsylvania vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 19.6% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $32,955 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Lubbock
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to State College, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower