Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
12% cheaper
Lubbock is 12% more affordable than Rochester. A $75,000 salary in Rochester is equivalent to $66,223 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 Rochester sits at 73 (national average = 100). The median home in Lubbock costs $175,000 compared to $155,000 in Rochester, a difference of $20,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $950 in Lubbock versus $1,000 in Rochester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Lubbock scores 93 while Rochester scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Lubbock (90) are lower than Rochester (100).
Median household income in Lubbock is $49,834 compared to $39,728 in Rochester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Lubbock.
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