salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,458
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$184
👥 People living there
201,528
264,814
Commute to work
21.1 min
16.3 min
College degree
24.7%
35.1%
Own their home
50.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
20.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $77,290 | +63% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $77,110 | +32% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $43,500 | -26% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $22,560 | +23% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $47,000 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $102,360 | $80,870 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Civil Engineer | $103,010 | $81,840 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Physician Assistant | $117,240 | $137,510 | +17% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Augusta and Lubbock cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $59,617 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $65,675 in Lubbock, 9% more in Lubbock.