salaryLubbock is 6% 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
$1,797
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$184
👥 People living there
291,467
264,814
Commute to work
22.3 min
16.3 min
College degree
57.3%
35.1%
Own their home
52.3%
51.2%
Below poverty line
11.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $77,290 | +102% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $52,820 | -43% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $22,560 | -36% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $80,870 | -29% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $77,110 | +28% in Lubbock |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $35,940 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $47,000 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $36,900 | -21% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $56,154 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $65,675 in Lubbock, 34% more in Durham.