salaryLubbock is 9% 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
$1,864
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$184
👥 People living there
252,833
264,814
Commute to work
27.7 min
16.3 min
College degree
24.3%
35.1%
Own their home
57.2%
51.2%
Below poverty line
15.1%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $54,422 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $65,675 in Lubbock, 21% more in Glendale.