salaryLubbock is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in McKinney to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,993
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,977
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$133,966
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$471,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$7,791
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$182
👥 People living there
264,814
210,600
Commute to work
16.3 min
27.8 min
College degree
35.1%
54.1%
Own their home
51.2%
63.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
5.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
3.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick McKinney for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or McKinney cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in McKinney to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $63,771 a year gives the same standard of living in McKinney.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or McKinney?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $133,966 in McKinney, 51% more in McKinney.