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
$1,328
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$184
👥 People living there
294,856
264,814
Commute to work
18.4 min
16.3 min
College degree
41.8%
35.1%
Own their home
56.1%
51.2%
Below poverty line
12.7%
18.9%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln 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 | Lincoln | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $49,080 | -40% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $22,560 | -37% in Lubbock |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $77,290 | +29% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $124,410 | +23% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $60,680 | $47,000 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Medical Assistant | $47,190 | $36,900 | -22% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $60,670 | $48,950 | -19% in Lubbock |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,290 | $30,250 | -19% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
About $59,827 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $65,675 in Lubbock, 18% more in Lincoln.