salaryLubbock is 19% 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
$2,946
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$184
👥 People living there
294,078
264,814
Commute to work
36.8 min
16.3 min
College degree
54.8%
35.1%
Own their home
27.9%
51.2%
Below poverty line
15.6%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City 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 | Jersey City | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $22,560 | -53% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $80,870 | -48% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $52,820 | -47% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $74,300 | $43,500 | -41% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $79,020 | $47,000 | -41% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $124,410 | -40% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $59,220 | -39% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $48,950 | -38% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $48,675 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $65,675 in Lubbock, 60% more in Jersey City.