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
$1,516
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$184
👥 People living there
317,419
264,814
Commute to work
21.3 min
16.3 min
College degree
24.4%
35.1%
Own their home
57.9%
51.2%
Below poverty line
17.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $77,290 | +59% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $59,410 | $47,000 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $59,390 | $48,950 | -18% in Lubbock |
| Civil Engineer | $95,160 | $81,840 | -14% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $90,600 | $80,870 | -11% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $47,200 | $43,500 | -8% in Lubbock |
| Pharmacist | $136,150 | $145,890 | +7% in Lubbock |
| Software Developer | $123,580 | $115,190 | -7% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi?
About $59,123 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $65,675 in Lubbock, 11% more in Corpus Christi.
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