salaryLubbock is 20% 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
$3,405
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$184
👥 People living there
311,690
264,814
Commute to work
24.7 min
16.3 min
College degree
70.6%
35.1%
Own their home
44.5%
51.2%
Below poverty line
10.8%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $43,500 | -43% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,220 | -42% in Lubbock |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $81,480 | -40% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $22,560 | -37% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $77,110 | -37% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $52,820 | -36% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $47,000 | -36% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $124,410 | -36% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $48,245 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $65,675 in Lubbock, 125% more in Irvine.