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Lubbock vs Wichita Falls
Lubbock and Wichita Falls
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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 Wichita Falls are close to the US rate in this release, 6.6 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Lubbock to Wichita Falls
In 2022-2023, 29 households filed a move from Lubbock to Wichita Falls (about 46 people, average adjusted gross income $48,345). 41 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $817 in Lubbock and $864 in Wichita Falls. Lubbock has no state tax on wages. Wichita Falls has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Wichita Falls is 84% of the national level for the same work, against 84% in Lubbock.
Wichita Falls averages 232 sunny days, with July highs around 95°F and January nights around 34°F. Lubbock is 262 sunny days, 95°F in July, 31°F in January. Commutes average 16 minutes in Wichita Falls 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, 29 households moved Lubbock → Wichita Falls (about 46 people, average AGI $48,345). 41 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 Lubbock and Wichita Falls changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 235 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,800–$3,350
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,250
- Rent a truck
- $500–$900
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Questions
Is Wichita Falls cheaper than Lubbock after tax and rent?
No. Wichita Falls leaves about $11 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $817 in Lubbock and $864 in Wichita Falls.
Does Wichita Falls have state income tax?
Wichita Falls is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Lubbock to Wichita Falls?
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.