Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
27% cheaper
Lubbock is 27% more affordable than Ann Arbor. A $75,000 salary in Ann Arbor is equivalent to $54,605 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. Ann Arbor has a housing index of 135 while Lubbock sits at 59 (national average = 100). The median home in Ann Arbor costs $400,000 compared to $175,000 in Lubbock, a difference of $225,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Ann Arbor versus $950 in Lubbock.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Ann Arbor scores 101 while Lubbock scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Ann Arbor (101) are higher than Lubbock (90).
Median household income in Ann Arbor is $65,024 compared to $49,834 in Lubbock. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Lubbock.
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