salaryLubbock is 11% 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
$1,775
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,560
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$85,748
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$303,000
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,191
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$186
$184
👥 People living there
963,194
264,814
Commute to work
27.1 min
16.3 min
College degree
32%
35.1%
Own their home
57%
51.2%
Below poverty line
13.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Worth for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Worth | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $85,660 | -30% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $52,820 | -30% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $80,870 | -27% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $124,410 | -26% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $47,000 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $35,940 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $48,950 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $81,480 | -20% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Worth or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,775 in Fort Worth.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Fort Worth?
About $53,148 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Fort Worth or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $85,748 in Fort Worth and $65,675 in Lubbock, 31% more in Fort Worth.