Edinburg, TX vs Lubbock, TX

Edinburg is moderately more affordable than Lubbock, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Edinburg scores 74 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 Edinburg is $968/month compared to $1,137/month in Lubbock — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edinburg is more affordable at $174,800 median vs $197,900.

Median household income in Edinburg is $57,789 compared to $60,487 in Lubbock (-4.5%). Lubbock does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Edinburg spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Lubbock.