Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 7.9% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,733 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Lubbock
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Altoona, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% higher
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower