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
$2,018
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$184
👥 People living there
411,986
264,814
Commute to work
23.6 min
16.3 min
College degree
23.6%
35.1%
Own their home
60.6%
51.2%
Below poverty line
16.3%
18.9%
Unemployment
7%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $75,860 | $47,000 | -38% in Lubbock |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $81,480 | -37% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | $43,500 | -35% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $22,560 | -34% in Lubbock |
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $137,510 | -31% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $66,450 | $48,950 | -26% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $59,220 | -26% in Lubbock |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,130 | $34,300 | -26% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $54,309 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $65,675 in Lubbock, 32% more in Bakersfield.