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
$2,297
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,877
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$59,958
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$392,000
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.4
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,228
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$169
$184
👥 People living there
226,165
264,814
Commute to work
29 min
16.3 min
College degree
22.1%
35.1%
Own their home
46.6%
51.2%
Below poverty line
17%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Hialeah for less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hialeah or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,297 in Hialeah.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Hialeah?
About $52,981 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Hialeah or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $59,958 in Hialeah and $65,675 in Lubbock, 9% more in Lubbock.