Lubbock, Texas vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 124.4% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $300,711 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
462% more expensive in Irvine
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Lubbock, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.4% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher