Lubbock, Texas vs. Roswell, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roswell, New Mexico is 11.0% cheaper than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $24,022 in Roswell, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, New Mexico is cheaper than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Roswell
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Roswell, NM
Compared to Lubbock, Roswell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower