Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
35% cheaper
Lubbock is 35% more affordable than Anchorage. A $75,000 salary in Anchorage is equivalent to $49,016 in Lubbock.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Anchorage has a housing index of 142 while Lubbock sits at 59 (national average = 100). The median home in Anchorage costs $340,000 compared to $175,000 in Lubbock, a difference of $165,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Anchorage versus $950 in Lubbock.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Anchorage scores 120 while Lubbock scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Anchorage (128) are higher than Lubbock (90).
Median household income in Anchorage is $72,515 compared to $49,834 in Lubbock. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Lubbock.
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