salaryLubbock is 14% 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
$2,065
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$184
👥 People living there
718,877
264,814
Commute to work
24.9 min
16.3 min
College degree
56.5%
35.1%
Own their home
48.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
11.2%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver 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 | Denver | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $52,820 | -47% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $80,870 | -43% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $22,560 | -43% in Lubbock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $85,660 | -33% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $43,500 | -33% in Lubbock |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $30,250 | -32% in Lubbock |
| HVAC Technician | $71,580 | $49,850 | -30% in Lubbock |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $34,300 | -30% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $51,795 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $65,675 in Lubbock, 56% more in Denver.