salaryLubbock is 8% 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
$1,719
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$184
👥 People living there
977,670
264,814
Commute to work
24.1 min
16.3 min
College degree
33.2%
35.1%
Own their home
57.6%
51.2%
Below poverty line
14.5%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,630 | $22,560 | -38% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,740 | $52,820 | -31% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $58,940 | $77,290 | +31% in Lubbock |
| Civil Engineer | $102,280 | $81,840 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $100,870 | $80,870 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $58,280 | $47,000 | -19% in Lubbock |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,770 | $30,250 | -18% in Lubbock |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,360 | $28,480 | -17% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Jacksonville?
About $55,074 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $65,675 in Lubbock, 15% more in Jacksonville.