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Lubbock, TX vs Aurora, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Aurora or is it cheaper to live in Lubbock?
- Aurora is 52.5% more expensive than Lubbock.

Which city has more affordable housing, Aurora or Lubbock?
- Aurora housing costs are 158.9% more expensive than Lubbock housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lubbock or is Health Care more affordable in Aurora.
- Health related expenses are 26.5% less in Aurora.
 Lubbock, TXAurora, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock123.7100
 Food & Groceries91.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock85.3100
 Housing57.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$458,600$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock121.6100
 Miscellaneous104.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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Reviews for Aurora    40 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Used to be affordable. I lived in aurora for 5 years and it was a great because I could drive to all the cool places in Denver and elsewhere. I was priced out  More

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It is ok. Not great. It used to be worth the cost (4/5 stars). The schools are mediocre, the people are hit or miss. People born here are friendly but  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived here for 10 years, and I gotta say, it's easily one of the most overpriced cities I've ever lived in. The cost of living makes it not worth it to live here,  More

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