salaryLubbock is 4% 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
$1,379
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$184
👥 People living there
311,224
264,814
Commute to work
22.4 min
16.3 min
College degree
41.8%
35.1%
Own their home
39.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
25.5%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for a more educated workforce.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $22,560 | -38% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $77,290 | +32% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $52,820 | -30% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $43,500 | -28% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $47,000 | -26% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $48,950 | -25% in Lubbock |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $35,940 | -23% in Lubbock |
| HVAC Technician | $62,240 | $49,850 | -20% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $57,450 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $65,675 in Lubbock, 13% more in Lubbock.