Lubbock, Texas vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 8.1% cheaper than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $45,973 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Columbus
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Lubbock, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower