Yelm, Washington vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lubbock, Texas is 27.4% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $79,829 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Yelm, Lubbock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  33.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower