salaryLubbock is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$144
👥 People living there
264,814
690,130
Commute to work
16.3 min
24.7 min
College degree
35.1%
48%
Own their home
51.2%
52.4%
Below poverty line
18.9%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $119,990 | +48% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $77,240 | +46% in Nashville |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $49,300 | -36% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $63,340 | +35% in Nashville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $29,390 | +30% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $55,770 | +28% in Nashville |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,940 | $45,510 | +27% in Nashville |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $38,170 | +26% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $63,299 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Nashville?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $83,445 in Nashville, 21% more in Nashville.