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
$1,789
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$184
👥 People living there
545,970
264,814
Commute to work
22.4 min
16.3 min
College degree
25.5%
35.1%
Own their home
50.1%
51.2%
Below poverty line
20.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $81,480 | -35% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $47,000 | -34% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $22,560 | -34% in Lubbock |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $81,840 | -32% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $43,500 | -31% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $59,220 | -25% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $48,950 | -24% in Lubbock |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $127,100 | -24% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $53,633 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $65,675 in Lubbock, 17% more in Fresno.