salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,314
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$184
👥 People living there
203,711
264,814
Commute to work
20.9 min
16.3 min
College degree
30.5%
35.1%
Own their home
50.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
19%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $77,290 | +58% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $77,110 | +54% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,080 | $52,820 | -22% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $124,410 | +19% in Lubbock |
| Physician Assistant | $117,030 | $137,510 | +17% in Lubbock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,410 | $85,660 | -17% in Lubbock |
| Pharmacist | $132,790 | $145,890 | +10% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $22,560 | +8% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Columbus and Lubbock cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $61,358 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $65,675 in Lubbock, 5% more in Lubbock.