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Lawton vs Killeen
Lawton and Killeen
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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 Killeen are above the US rate in this release, 7.9 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Lawton to Killeen
In 2022-2023, 115 households filed a move from Lawton to Killeen (about 275 people, average adjusted gross income $53,148). 117 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $811 in Lawton and $932 in Killeen. Lawton has a state tax on wages. Killeen has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Killeen is 85% of the national level for the same work, against 82% in Lawton.
Killeen averages 222 sunny days, with July highs around 95°F and January nights around 39°F. Lawton is 243 sunny days, 96°F in July, 32°F in January. Commutes average 24 minutes in Killeen and 19 in Lawton.
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, 115 households moved Lawton → Killeen (about 275 people, average AGI $53,148). 117 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 Lawton and Killeen changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 279 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,850–$3,450
- Container or pod
- $1,250–$2,350
- Rent a truck
- $500–$950
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Questions
Is Killeen cheaper than Lawton after tax and rent?
Yes. Killeen leaves about $140 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $811 in Lawton and $932 in Killeen.
Does Killeen have state income tax?
Killeen is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Lawton to Killeen?
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.