salaryLubbock is 16% 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
$3,112
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,480
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$104,986
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$731,700
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.3
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,456
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$184
👥 People living there
666,442
264,814
Commute to work
30.3 min
16.3 min
College degree
54.9%
35.1%
Own their home
35.7%
51.2%
Below poverty line
16.6%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Boston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boston | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $96,760 | $48,950 | -49% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $102,390 | $52,820 | -48% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,270 | $22,560 | -43% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $75,210 | $43,500 | -42% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $79,910 | $47,000 | -41% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,060 | $59,220 | -40% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $133,800 | $80,870 | -40% in Lubbock |
| HVAC Technician | $78,530 | $49,850 | -37% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boston or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $3,112 in Boston.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Boston?
About $50,607 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Boston or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $104,986 in Boston and $65,675 in Lubbock, 60% more in Boston.