salaryLubbock is 12% 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
$2,270
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$184
👥 People living there
280,262
264,814
Commute to work
25.9 min
16.3 min
College degree
48.2%
35.1%
Own their home
73.1%
51.2%
Below poverty line
5.3%
18.9%
Unemployment
3.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert 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 | Gilbert | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $22,560 | -53% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $52,820 | -29% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $43,500 | -28% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $77,290 | +25% in Lubbock |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $58,510 | -25% in Lubbock |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $34,300 | -24% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $48,950 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $47,000 | -23% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $53,032 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $65,675 in Lubbock, 101% more in Gilbert.