Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
46% cheaper
Lubbock is 46% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $40,161 in Lubbock.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: California salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Long Beach has a housing index of 236 while Lubbock sits at 59 (national average = 100). The median home in Long Beach costs $700,000 compared to $175,000 in Lubbock, a difference of $525,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Long Beach versus $950 in Lubbock.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Long Beach scores 106 while Lubbock scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Long Beach (103) are higher than Lubbock (90).
Median household income in Long Beach is $60,567 compared to $49,834 in Lubbock. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Lubbock.
Amazon affiliate links