Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Lubbock is 11% more affordable than Murfreesboro. A $75,000 salary in Murfreesboro is equivalent to $66,935 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. Lubbock has a housing index of 59 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Lubbock costs $175,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $150,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $950 in Lubbock versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Lubbock scores 93 while Murfreesboro scores 95.
Healthcare costs in Lubbock (90) are lower than Murfreesboro (96).
Median household income in Lubbock is $49,834 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Lubbock.
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