salaryLubbock is 9% 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
$1,999
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$184
👥 People living there
505,268
264,814
Commute to work
26.5 min
16.3 min
College degree
59.2%
35.1%
Own their home
46.4%
51.2%
Below poverty line
16.9%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta 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 | Atlanta | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $77,290 | +63% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $52,820 | -33% in Lubbock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $85,660 | -28% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $80,870 | -27% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $77,110 | +27% in Lubbock |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $137,510 | +23% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $59,220 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $22,560 | +22% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $54,758 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $65,675 in Lubbock, 41% more in Atlanta.