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
$1,107
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$184
👥 People living there
222,771
264,814
Commute to work
21 min
16.3 min
College degree
36.6%
35.1%
Own their home
47.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
25.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Lubbock for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $77,290 | +132% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $77,110 | +58% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $22,560 | +50% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $74,240 | $48,950 | -34% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $65,330 | $47,000 | -28% in Lubbock |
| Civil Engineer | $112,430 | $81,840 | -27% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $107,140 | $80,870 | -25% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $124,410 | +22% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?
About $60,355 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $65,675 in Lubbock, 18% more in Lubbock.