salaryLubbock is 11% 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
$2,339
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$184
👥 People living there
215,536
264,814
Commute to work
29.9 min
16.3 min
College degree
26.9%
35.1%
Own their home
77.2%
51.2%
Below poverty line
10.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $22,560 | -38% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $77,290 | +29% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $52,820 | -19% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $47,000 | -19% in Lubbock |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,240 | $30,250 | -19% in Lubbock |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,650 | $28,480 | -18% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $94,730 | $80,870 | -15% in Lubbock |
| HVAC Technician | $58,170 | $49,850 | -14% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $53,533 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $65,675 in Lubbock, 28% more in Cape Coral.