salaryLubbock 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
$1,881
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$184
👥 People living there
903,844
264,814
Commute to work
24.7 min
16.3 min
College degree
48%
35.1%
Own their home
51%
51.2%
Below poverty line
11.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $77,290 | +100% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $22,560 | -38% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $52,820 | -36% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $80,870 | -28% in Lubbock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $85,660 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $77,110 | +22% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $124,410 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 | $36,900 | -21% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $56,283 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $65,675 in Lubbock, 35% more in Charlotte.