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
$1,246
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$184
👥 People living there
680,130
264,814
Commute to work
23.4 min
16.3 min
College degree
28.1%
35.1%
Own their home
60.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
18.4%
18.9%
Unemployment
6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Lubbock for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $77,290 | +54% in Lubbock |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $137,510 | +28% in Lubbock |
| Pharmacist | $124,910 | $145,890 | +17% in Lubbock |
| Accountant | $65,990 | $74,390 | +13% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $140,550 | $124,410 | -11% in Lubbock |
| Software Developer | $127,310 | $115,190 | -10% in Lubbock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,610 | $85,660 | -9% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $48,950 | -9% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
El Paso 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 El Paso?
About $60,938 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $65,675 in Lubbock, 2% more in Lubbock.