salaryLubbock is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Lubbock to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$184
👥 People living there
562,218
264,814
Commute to work
22.4 min
16.3 min
College degree
39.2%
35.1%
Own their home
61.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
15.5%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $77,290 | +82% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $22,560 | -41% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $43,500 | -28% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $48,950 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Civil Engineer | $105,080 | $81,840 | -22% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $59,220 | -22% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $47,000 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,160 | $28,480 | -17% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $57,344 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $65,675 in Lubbock, 12% more in Albuquerque.