salaryLubbock is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Madison to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,723
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,628
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$84,177
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$372,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$6,541
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$120
👥 People living there
264,814
278,001
Commute to work
16.3 min
19.4 min
College degree
35.1%
59.9%
Own their home
51.2%
46%
Below poverty line
18.9%
16.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
2.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Madison | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $48,950 | $85,160 | +74% in Madison |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $78,430 | +67% in Madison |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $126,620 | +57% in Madison |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $63,480 | +46% in Madison |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $30,910 | +37% in Madison |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,940 | $47,500 | +32% in Madison |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $48,750 | +32% in Madison |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $45,260 | +32% in Madison |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Madison cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Madison to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $63,923 a year gives the same standard of living in Madison.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Madison?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $84,177 in Madison, 22% more in Madison.