salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,537
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$184
👥 People living there
185,783
264,814
Commute to work
18.5 min
16.3 min
College degree
36%
35.1%
Own their home
52.4%
51.2%
Below poverty line
19.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $77,290 | +68% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $77,110 | +50% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $72,330 | $47,000 | -35% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $102,920 | $80,870 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,460 | $52,820 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,030 | $35,940 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $58,720 | $48,950 | -17% in Lubbock |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,010 | $30,250 | -16% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga and Lubbock cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $59,904 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $65,675 in Lubbock, 6% more in Chattanooga.