salaryLubbock is 7% 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
$1,849
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$184
👥 People living there
252,583
264,814
Commute to work
25.8 min
16.3 min
College degree
36.9%
35.1%
Own their home
74.4%
51.2%
Below poverty line
9.4%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $22,560 | -42% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $77,290 | +36% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $77,110 | +29% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $47,000 | -25% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $52,820 | -24% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $48,950 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $80,870 | -19% in Lubbock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $85,660 | -17% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $55,942 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $65,675 in Lubbock, 57% more in Chesapeake.