Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 10.1% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $133,216 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Lubbock
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher