City comparison
No. Lubbock's crime index is 189 versus 200 in Colorado Springs, and its violent crime index is 221 versus 204, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Lubbock is cheaper. Median rent is $1,182 a month versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs.
The income gap between Colorado Springs and Lubbock is significant: $84,818 median household versus $60,895. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,648 in Colorado Springs and $1,182 in Lubbock.
Lubbock is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Colorado Springs makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Lubbock is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Lubbock at $1,182 average has pockets that run $982 and others at $1,582: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Colorado Springs and Lubbock are 399 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,648 a month in Colorado Springs to $1,182 a month in Lubbock, down $466 a month (28%).
Median household income goes from $84,818 in Colorado Springs to $60,895 in Lubbock, down $23,923 (28%).
The crime index goes from 200 in Colorado Springs to 189 in Lubbock, down 11 points (6%).
The move
Lubbock and Colorado Springs are 399 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,182 a month in Lubbock to $1,648 a month in Colorado Springs, up $466 a month (39%).
Median household income goes from $60,895 in Lubbock to $84,818 in Colorado Springs, up $23,923 (39%).
The crime index goes from 189 in Lubbock to 200 in Colorado Springs, up 11 points (6%).
Colorado Springs, CO
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Lubbock, TX
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Rent
28% cheaper
Lubbock rent is 28% cheaper than Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$1,648/mo
Lubbock
Winner$1,182/mo
Typical rent runs $1,182 a month in Lubbock versus $1,648 in Colorado Springs, so Lubbock is 28% cheaper. That's roughly $466/month back in your pocket ($5,592/year). Over five years that's $27,960 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Colorado Springs, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Lubbock is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
39% higher
Colorado Springs's median income is 39% higher than Lubbock
Colorado Springs
Winner$84,818
Lubbock
$60,895
Median household income is $84,818 in Colorado Springs versus $60,895 in Lubbock, so typical pay runs 39% higher in Colorado Springs (about $23,923 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Colorado Springs is the stronger labor market on paper. Lubbock can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
6% lower crime
Lubbock's crime index is 6% lower than Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
200 (100 = avg)
Lubbock
Winner189 (100 = avg)
Lubbock's crime index is 189 versus 200 in Colorado Springs (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 6% lower in Lubbock. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Lubbock, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Colorado Springs. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
28% more comfortable
Lubbock weather is 28% more comfortable than Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
55°F avg · 63°F highs · comfort 72/100
Lubbock
Winner62°F avg · 70°F highs · comfort 92/100
Colorado Springs averages about 55°F (63°F highs); Lubbock averages about 62°F (70°F highs). Colorado Springs averages around 55°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Lubbock averages around 62°F. Lubbock scores 28% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Colorado Springs if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Colorado Springs is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 39% higher here ($84,818). Start with Colorado Springs if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Lubbock is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 28% cheaper here at about $1,182 a month. Choose Lubbock if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Lubbock if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (62°F) beat Colorado Springs on this page's weather index by 28%. Colorado Springs may pay more or cost less, but Lubbock is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Lubbock is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 6% lower than Colorado Springs (189 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Colorado Springs posts $84,818 median household income against $60,895 in Lubbock. That 28% pay gap is the story when rents are $1,182 in Lubbock and $1,648 in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs still pays more locally ($84,818 median income vs $60,895), which can offset the lease if your field pays Colorado Springs rates.
Weather averages land near 55°F in Colorado Springs and 62°F in Lubbock.
Colorado Springs leads on local pay ($84,818 median income vs $60,895), even though rent runs $1,648 versus $1,182 — skip Colorado Springs only if you are optimizing for the cheaper lease, not the paycheck.
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