Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Lubbock, Texas


The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 23.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,661 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Lubbock, TX
Compared to Philadelphia, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  48.5% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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