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RELOCATION BRIEF · SOUTH DAKOTA → LUBBOCK, TX

Moving from South Dakota to Lubbock, TX

Tech-town plains value.

The money math

Median home price falls from about $300K (South Dakota statewide) to $214K — roughly $86K of housing headroom, before property tax (1.68% effective ≈ $3,595/yr).

State income tax posture is a wash (0% both sides at the top rate).

What you gain — and what you give up

DimensionLubbock score
Winter mildness7/10
Summer comfort6/10
Walkability4/10
Outdoor access4/10
Culture & food5/10
Healthcare7/10
Airport connectivity6/10
Schools5/10
Safety5/10
Hazard safety4/10
A reasonable landing spot from South Dakota — the gains are real but not dramatic. Compare peers before committing.

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