salaryLubbock is 16% 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
$2,666
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$184
👥 People living there
236,254
264,814
Commute to work
26.2 min
16.3 min
College degree
77.1%
35.1%
Own their home
41.3%
51.2%
Below poverty line
7.4%
18.9%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $22,560 | -51% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $80,870 | -48% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $52,820 | -39% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $47,000 | -38% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $124,410 | -36% in Lubbock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $85,660 | -33% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $71,860 | $48,950 | -32% in Lubbock |
| HVAC Technician | $71,920 | $49,850 | -31% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $50,320 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $65,675 in Lubbock, 133% more in Arlington.