salaryLubbock is 4% 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
$1,751
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$184
👥 People living there
198,535
264,814
Commute to work
19 min
16.3 min
College degree
41.6%
35.1%
Own their home
54%
51.2%
Below poverty line
16.9%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $22,560 | -47% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $80,440 | $48,950 | -39% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $56,260 | $77,290 | +37% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $59,000 | $43,500 | -26% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $62,240 | $47,000 | -24% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $101,720 | $80,870 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $35,940 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,360 | $30,250 | -19% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,751 in Grand Rapids.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $57,344 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $65,675 in Lubbock, 13% more in Grand Rapids.