Side-by-side
Lubbock vs Wichita
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lubbock, TX62 | Wichita, KS63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 63 |
| Affordability | 93 | 93 |
| Housing | 74 | 93 |
| Jobs | 50 | 42 |
| Safety | 22 | 13 |
| Climate | 100 | 96 |
| Amenities | 28 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,719 | $3,426 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,191 | $974 |
| Median home value | $197,900 | $179,500 |
| Median HH income | $60,487 | $63,072 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Population | 261.1K | 396.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 28° | 92° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 262 | 225 |