Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Michigan vs Lubbock, Texas


The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 9.0% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $32,753 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs Lubbock, TX
Compared to Detroit, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  59.0% lower
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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