Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
Lubbock is 23% more affordable than Henderson. A $75,000 salary in Henderson is equivalent to $57,639 in Lubbock.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Nevada salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Henderson has a housing index of 118 while Lubbock sits at 59 (national average = 100). The median home in Henderson costs $420,000 compared to $175,000 in Lubbock, a difference of $245,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Henderson versus $950 in Lubbock.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Henderson scores 102 while Lubbock scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Henderson (96) are higher than Lubbock (90).
Median household income in Henderson is $72,238 compared to $49,834 in Lubbock. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Lubbock.
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