HEAD TO HEAD
Lubbock vs Owensboro
Lubbock leads Owensboro on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Lubbock, TX
wins 3 of 5 factors
Owensboro, KY
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Lubbock | Owensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 93 | 93 |
| Affordable to rent | 79 | 89 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 82 ◆ | 66 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 82 ◆ | 48 |
| Big-city amenities | 61 ◆ | 16 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Lubbock | Owensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $214K | $214K |
| Typical rent | $1,420/mo | $1,137/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.5°C | 13.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 5.35 kWh/m²/day | 4.19 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #162 | #346 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.