Lubbock, Texas vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 11.5% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,762 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Barstow
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Lubbock, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher