salaryLubbock is 18% 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
$2,334
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$184
👥 People living there
214,169
264,814
Commute to work
33.4 min
16.3 min
College degree
21.4%
35.1%
Own their home
66.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
9.9%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $49,485 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $65,675 in Lubbock, 69% more in Fontana.