Lubbock, Texas vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 39.5% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $19,534 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Tempe
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Lubbock, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher