salaryLubbock is 23% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$143
👥 People living there
264,814
310,178
Commute to work
16.3 min
32.6 min
College degree
35.1%
19.7%
Own their home
51.2%
24.4%
Below poverty line
18.9%
23.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $47,610 | +111% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $157,000 | +94% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $100,520 | +90% in Newark |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $74,300 | +71% in Newark |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $79,020 | +68% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $124,410 | $208,880 | +68% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $96,900 | +64% in Newark |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $78,610 | +61% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Newark cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 23% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $73,960 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Newark?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $56,147 in Newark, 17% more in Lubbock.