Sacramento, California vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 33.6% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $33,183 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Sacramento, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower