Early, Iowa vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 14.5% more expensive than Early, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,851 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Early, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is more expensive than Early, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Lubbock
than in Early, Iowa
Early, IA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Early, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower