Tech-town plains value.
Median home price falls from about $230K (Iowa statewide) to $214K — roughly $16K of housing headroom, before property tax (1.68% effective ≈ $3,595/yr).
Top marginal state income tax drops from 3.8% to 0% — on $150K of taxable income, roughly $5,700/yr back (marginal-rate approximation; your effective savings depend on brackets and deductions).
| Dimension | Lubbock score |
|---|---|
| Winter mildness | 7/10 |
| Summer comfort | 6/10 |
| Walkability | 4/10 |
| Outdoor access | 4/10 |
| Culture & food | 5/10 |
| Healthcare | 7/10 |
| Airport connectivity | 6/10 |
| Schools | 5/10 |
| Safety | 5/10 |
| Hazard safety | 4/10 |
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