Lubbock, Texas vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 33.3% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,667 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Surprise
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Lubbock, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher