| Lubbock, TX | Seattle, WA | United States |
Overall | 81.1 | 158.1 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 91.9 | 108.7 | 100 |
Health | 116.0 | 88.2 | 100 |
Housing | 57.6 | 291.9 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $200,600 | $823,900 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,350.0% | 6,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 73.1 | 137.5 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 104.0 | 150.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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
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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