Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 2.5% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,271 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Lubbock
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Des Moines, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher