Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 45.9% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,044 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Waltham, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% lower