salaryLubbock is 13% 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
$1,619
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$184
👥 People living there
573,243
264,814
Commute to work
29.1 min
16.3 min
College degree
36.1%
35.1%
Own their home
47.5%
51.2%
Below poverty line
19.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,170 | $22,560 | -38% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $117,040 | $80,870 | -31% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $43,500 | -30% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,620 | $52,820 | -29% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $65,590 | $47,000 | -28% in Lubbock |
| Dental Hygienist | $116,130 | $86,340 | -26% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $63,200 | $48,950 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $59,220 | -22% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $52,437 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $65,675 in Lubbock, 2% more in Baltimore.