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, KS63 | Lubbock, TX62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 62 |
| Affordability | 93 | 93 |
| Housing | 93 | 74 |
| Jobs | 42 | 50 |
| Safety | 13 | 22 |
| Climate | 96 | 100 |
| Amenities | 39 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,426 | $3,719 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $974 | $1,191 |
| Median home value | $179,500 | $197,900 |
| Median HH income | $63,072 | $60,487 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Population | 396.5K | 261.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 22° | 92° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 225 | 262 |