Lubbock, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 107.9% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,331 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lubbock, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.9% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  88.1% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher