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Abilene vs Lubbock
Abilene and Lubbock
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Lubbock are close to the US rate in this release, 7.1 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Abilene to Lubbock
In 2022-2023, 116 households filed a move from Abilene to Lubbock (about 204 people, average adjusted gross income $61,069). 99 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,421 in Abilene and $817 in Lubbock. Abilene has no state tax on wages. Lubbock has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Lubbock is 84% of the national level for the same work, against 84% in Abilene.
Lubbock averages 262 sunny days, with July highs around 95°F and January nights around 31°F. Abilene is 254 sunny days, 98°F in July, 36°F in January. Commutes average 18 minutes in Lubbock and 18 in Abilene.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 116 households moved Abilene → Lubbock (about 204 people, average AGI $61,069). 99 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Abilene and Lubbock changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 172 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,700–$3,200
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,150
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is Lubbock cheaper than Abilene after tax and rent?
Yes. Lubbock leaves about $595 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,421 in Abilene and $817 in Lubbock.
Does Lubbock have state income tax?
Lubbock is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Abilene to Lubbock?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.