salaryLubbock is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Modesto to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$166
👥 People living there
264,814
219,215
Commute to work
16.3 min
30.2 min
College degree
35.1%
21.2%
Own their home
51.2%
58.9%
Below poverty line
18.9%
13.3%
Unemployment
5.2%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $101,640 | +72% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $73,730 | +69% in Modesto |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $76,710 | +63% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $132,590 | +63% in Modesto |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $34,910 | +55% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,340 | $123,910 | +44% in Modesto |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $41,910 | +39% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,100 | $173,380 | +36% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $68,404 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Modesto?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $86,162 in Modesto, 24% more in Modesto.