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
$1,463
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$184
👥 People living there
323,725
264,814
Commute to work
20.9 min
16.3 min
College degree
48.3%
35.1%
Own their home
53.8%
51.2%
Below poverty line
14.9%
18.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette 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 | Lexington-Fayette | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $77,290 | +112% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $22,560 | -35% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $77,110 | +25% in Lubbock |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $137,510 | +23% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $48,950 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Civil Engineer | $103,090 | $81,840 | -21% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,280 | $52,820 | -19% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $47,000 | -18% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette?
About $58,985 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $65,675 in Lubbock, 14% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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