salaryLubbock is 20% 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
$2,279
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$184
👥 People living there
455,548
264,814
Commute to work
29.9 min
16.3 min
College degree
35.6%
35.1%
Own their home
41.2%
51.2%
Below poverty line
14.8%
18.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach 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 | Long Beach | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $43,500 | -43% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,220 | -42% in Lubbock |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $81,480 | -40% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $22,560 | -37% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $77,110 | -37% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $52,820 | -36% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $47,000 | -36% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $124,410 | -36% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $48,245 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $65,675 in Lubbock, 44% more in Long Beach.