salaryLubbock is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New York to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$2,016
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$86,801
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$777,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$6,547
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$132
👥 People living there
264,814
8,483,844
Commute to work
16.3 min
40.3 min
College degree
35.1%
41.6%
Own their home
51.2%
32.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
17.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick New York for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $47,610 | +111% in New York |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $157,000 | +94% in New York |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $100,520 | +90% in New York |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $74,300 | +71% in New York |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $79,020 | +68% in New York |
| Lawyer | $124,410 | $208,880 | +68% in New York |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $96,900 | +64% in New York |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $78,610 | +61% in New York |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or New York cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,806 in New York.
What salary do I need in New York to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $73,960 a year gives the same standard of living in New York.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or New York?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $86,801 in New York, 24% more in New York.