salaryLubbock is 7% 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
$1,533
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$184
👥 People living there
2,328,253
264,814
Commute to work
27.2 min
16.3 min
College degree
36.6%
35.1%
Own their home
42.1%
51.2%
Below poverty line
19.9%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $80,870 | -32% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $77,290 | +31% in Lubbock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $85,660 | -24% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $52,820 | -22% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $124,410 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $47,000 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $61,300 | $48,950 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Civil Engineer | $100,950 | $81,840 | -19% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $55,552 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $65,675 in Lubbock, 6% more in Houston.