Lubbock, Texas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 86.6% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,309 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Washington
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Lubbock, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.6% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  85.1% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher