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
$1,611
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$184
👥 People living there
914,802
264,814
Commute to work
21.5 min
16.3 min
College degree
38.2%
35.1%
Own their home
44.1%
51.2%
Below poverty line
18.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $22,560 | -40% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $43,500 | -35% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $52,820 | -31% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $47,000 | -27% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $77,290 | +25% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $59,220 | -24% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $77,110 | -24% in Lubbock |
| HVAC Technician | $64,440 | $49,850 | -23% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $57,391 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $65,675 in Lubbock, 9% more in Columbus.