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
$1,544
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$184
👥 People living there
195,185
264,814
Commute to work
20.2 min
16.3 min
College degree
34.6%
35.1%
Own their home
46.6%
51.2%
Below poverty line
20.2%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower unemployment.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $77,290 | +64% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $77,110 | +37% in Lubbock |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $137,510 | +27% in Lubbock |
| Operations Manager | $104,590 | $80,870 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $47,000 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $22,560 | -20% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $48,950 | -18% in Lubbock |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,520 | $30,250 | -17% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
About $59,188 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $65,675 in Lubbock, 11% more in Lubbock.