Beaumont, TX vs Lubbock, TX

Beaumont is moderately more affordable than Lubbock, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Beaumont scores 77 compared to 83 for Lubbock, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lubbock can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaumont is $1,072/month compared to $1,137/month in Lubbock — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beaumont is more affordable at $158,800 median vs $197,900.

Median household income in Beaumont is $57,530 compared to $60,487 in Lubbock (-4.9%). The higher salaries in Lubbock partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaumont spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Lubbock.