Harlingen, Texas vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 14.1% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $273,946 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Lubbock
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Harlingen, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% higher