salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,364
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$184
👥 People living there
222,791
264,814
Commute to work
19.7 min
16.3 min
College degree
47.2%
35.1%
Own their home
58.3%
51.2%
Below poverty line
12.6%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville 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 | Huntsville | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $77,290 | +61% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $80,870 | -41% in Lubbock |
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $86,340 | +38% in Lubbock |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $137,510 | +28% in Lubbock |
| Civil Engineer | $105,760 | $81,840 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $127,100 | +22% in Lubbock |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,350 | $85,660 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $58,500 | $47,000 | -20% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Huntsville and Lubbock cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $58,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $65,675 in Lubbock, 23% more in Huntsville.