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
$1,278
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$184
👥 People living there
631,818
264,814
Commute to work
22.5 min
16.3 min
College degree
33.8%
35.1%
Own their home
60.7%
51.2%
Below poverty line
15.8%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.5%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Louisville | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $77,290 | +71% in Lubbock |
| Plumber | $74,680 | $48,950 | -34% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $22,560 | -25% in Lubbock |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,830 | $35,130 | -25% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $47,000 | -25% in Lubbock |
| Carpenter | $56,520 | $43,500 | -23% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $77,110 | +22% in Lubbock |
| Civil Engineer | $102,650 | $81,840 | -20% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Louisville 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 Louisville?
About $58,867 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $65,675 in Lubbock, 10% more in Louisville.