salaryLubbock is 12% 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
$1,983
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$184
👥 People living there
2,711,226
264,814
Commute to work
33.1 min
16.3 min
College degree
44.3%
35.1%
Own their home
46%
51.2%
Below poverty line
16.8%
18.9%
Unemployment
8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chicago | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $102,350 | $47,000 | -54% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $103,380 | $48,950 | -53% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $80,440 | $43,500 | -46% in Lubbock |
| HVAC Technician | $77,960 | $49,850 | -36% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,400 | $52,820 | -34% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $107,810 | $77,110 | -28% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $31,200 | $22,560 | -28% in Lubbock |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,940 | $34,300 | -27% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $52,889 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $65,675 in Lubbock, 28% more in Chicago.