Arlington, Virginia vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 50.1% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,944 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Arlington, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower