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
$1,887
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$184
👥 People living there
179,898
264,814
Commute to work
27.2 min
16.3 min
College degree
38.5%
35.1%
Own their home
66.4%
51.2%
Below poverty line
9.5%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,813 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $65,675 in Lubbock, 54% more in Aurora.