Side-by-side
Wichita vs Lubbock
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Wichita, KS61 | Lubbock, TX67 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 67 |
| Affordability | 93 | 93 |
| Housing | 94 | 83 |
| Jobs | 40 | 57 |
| Safety | 6 | 33 |
| Climate | 96 | 98 |
| Amenities | 40 | 29 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,427 | $3,673 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $849 | $990 |
| Median home value | $179,500 | $197,900 |
| Median HH income | $63,072 | $60,487 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Population | 396.5K | 261.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 22° | 93° / 26° |
| Sunny days / yr | 256 | 288 |