Cost of Living Calculator - Skagway, Alaska vs Lubbock, Texas


The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 32.8% cheaper than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $50,438 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs Lubbock, TX
Compared to Skagway, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower

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