salaryLubbock is 13% 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
$1,651
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$184
👥 People living there
288,976
264,814
Commute to work
18.8 min
16.3 min
College degree
38.7%
35.1%
Own their home
63.9%
51.2%
Below poverty line
8.9%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $93,600 | $48,950 | -48% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $47,000 | -43% in Lubbock |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $49,850 | -42% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $43,500 | -40% in Lubbock |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $86,340 | -35% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $77,110 | -33% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $120,030 | $80,870 | -33% in Lubbock |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $81,480 | -29% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $51,973 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $65,675 in Lubbock, 70% more in Anchorage.