Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
28% cheaper
Lubbock is 28% more affordable than Eugene. A $75,000 salary in Eugene is equivalent to $54,130 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. Eugene has a housing index of 130 while Lubbock sits at 59 (national average = 100). The median home in Eugene costs $380,000 compared to $175,000 in Lubbock, a difference of $205,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Eugene versus $950 in Lubbock.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Eugene scores 103 while Lubbock scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Eugene (106) are higher than Lubbock (90).
Median household income in Eugene is $49,448 compared to $49,834 in Lubbock. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Lubbock.
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