Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
Lubbock is 10% more affordable than Syracuse. A $75,000 salary in Syracuse is equivalent to $67,663 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 Syracuse sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Lubbock costs $175,000 compared to $140,000 in Syracuse, a difference of $35,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $950 in Lubbock versus $950 in Syracuse.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Lubbock scores 93 while Syracuse scores 101.
Healthcare costs in Lubbock (90) are lower than Syracuse (100).
Median household income in Lubbock is $49,834 compared to $36,708 in Syracuse. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Lubbock.
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