salaryLubbock is 5% 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
$1,397
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$184
👥 People living there
276,854
264,814
Commute to work
19.9 min
16.3 min
College degree
31.2%
35.1%
Own their home
43%
51.2%
Below poverty line
26%
18.9%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $22,560 | -52% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $47,000 | -40% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $48,950 | -32% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $43,500 | -31% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $52,820 | -30% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $59,220 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $80,870 | -22% in Lubbock |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,520 | $35,940 | -21% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $57,166 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $65,675 in Lubbock, 18% more in Lubbock.