Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
21% cheaper
Lubbock is 21% more affordable than Colorado Springs. A $75,000 salary in Colorado Springs is equivalent to $59,286 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. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Lubbock sits at 59 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $175,000 in Lubbock, a difference of $205,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $950 in Lubbock.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Lubbock scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are higher than Lubbock (90).
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $49,834 in Lubbock. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Lubbock.
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