salaryLubbock is 7% 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
$1,932
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$184
👥 People living there
979,539
264,814
Commute to work
23.7 min
16.3 min
College degree
59.6%
35.1%
Own their home
43.4%
51.2%
Below poverty line
12%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $52,820 | -34% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $80,870 | -31% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $77,290 | +31% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $47,000 | -22% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $48,950 | -22% in Lubbock |
| Cashier | $33,940 | $27,220 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 | $36,900 | -19% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $124,410 | -19% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $55,871 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $65,675 in Lubbock, 54% more in Austin.