salaryLubbock is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$168
👥 People living there
264,814
511,764
Commute to work
16.3 min
24.7 min
College degree
35.1%
32.5%
Own their home
51.2%
64.4%
Below poverty line
18.9%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $47,530 | +111% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $74,590 | +41% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $60,320 | +39% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,510 | $78,080 | +33% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $45,290 | +32% in Mesa |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $63,750 | +30% in Mesa |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $61,210 | +30% in Mesa |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $39,170 | +29% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $67,884 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Mesa?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $89,248 in Mesa, 26% more in Mesa.