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Lubbock vs Sherman
Lubbock and Sherman
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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 Sherman are under the US rate in this release, 4.4 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Lubbock to Sherman
In 2022-2023, 26 households filed a move from Lubbock to Sherman (about 49 people, average adjusted gross income $56,962). Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $817 in Lubbock and $959 in Sherman. Lubbock has no state tax on wages. Sherman has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Sherman is 91% of the national level for the same work, against 84% in Lubbock.
Sherman averages 221 sunny days, with July highs around 94°F and January nights around 35°F. Lubbock is 262 sunny days, 95°F in July, 31°F in January. Commutes average 26 minutes in Sherman and 18 in Lubbock.
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, 26 households moved Lubbock → Sherman (about 49 people, average AGI $56,962). The reverse flow is too small for the IRS to publish.
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 Lubbock and Sherman changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 360 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,950–$3,600
- Container or pod
- $1,300–$2,450
- Rent a truck
- $550–$1,050
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Questions
Is Sherman cheaper than Lubbock after tax and rent?
No. Sherman leaves about $107 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $817 in Lubbock and $959 in Sherman.
Does Sherman have state income tax?
Sherman is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Lubbock to Sherman?
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.