salaryLubbock is 21% 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
$3,180
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$184
👥 People living there
228,295
264,814
Commute to work
30.3 min
16.3 min
College degree
63.9%
35.1%
Own their home
60.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
5.2%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont 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 | Fremont | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $52,820 | -57% in Lubbock |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $81,480 | -56% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $43,500 | -51% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $47,000 | -49% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $80,870 | -46% in Lubbock |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $127,100 | -42% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $22,560 | -42% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,220 | -42% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $47,391 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $65,675 in Lubbock, 198% more in Fremont.