salaryBrownsville is 6% 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
$1,204
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$184
👥 People living there
189,177
264,814
Commute to work
21.4 min
16.3 min
College degree
24.5%
35.1%
Own their home
61.7%
51.2%
Below poverty line
23.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lubbock for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $77,290 | +67% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $56,820 | $77,110 | +36% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $43,500 | +22% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $124,410 | +21% in Lubbock |
| Accountant | $66,440 | $74,390 | +12% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $52,820 | +12% in Lubbock |
| Pharmacist | $131,280 | $145,890 | +11% in Lubbock |
| Warehouse Worker | $32,300 | $35,130 | +9% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,301 in Lubbock.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $63,728 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $65,675 in Lubbock, 14% more in Lubbock.