salaryLubbock is 18% 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
$2,808
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$184
👥 People living there
276,375
264,814
Commute to work
28.6 min
16.3 min
College degree
33.2%
35.1%
Own their home
59.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
8.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chula Vista | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $81,480 | -42% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $43,500 | -41% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $59,220 | -39% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $76,160 | $47,000 | -38% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $22,560 | -37% in Lubbock |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $30,250 | -35% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,440 | $52,820 | -34% in Lubbock |
| HVAC Technician | $74,880 | $49,850 | -33% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $48,969 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $65,675 in Lubbock, 77% more in Chula Vista.