salaryLubbock is 3% 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
$1,277
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$184
👥 People living there
366,097
264,814
Commute to work
22.5 min
16.3 min
College degree
22.4%
35.1%
Own their home
41.7%
51.2%
Below poverty line
30.6%
18.9%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lubbock for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $22,560 | -38% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $47,000 | -34% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $60,650 | $43,500 | -28% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $52,820 | -26% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $77,290 | +23% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $59,220 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $48,950 | -22% in Lubbock |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,040 | $35,940 | -22% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,277 in Cleveland.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $58,335 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $65,675 in Lubbock, 33% more in Lubbock.