salaryLubbock is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Norfolk to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$147
👥 People living there
264,814
233,596
Commute to work
16.3 min
23 min
College degree
35.1%
33.5%
Own their home
51.2%
46.3%
Below poverty line
18.9%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $39,020 | +73% in Norfolk |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $62,350 | +33% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $69,560 | +32% in Norfolk |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $61,870 | +26% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $56,940 | -26% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $100,340 | +24% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $77,110 | $59,690 | -23% in Norfolk |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $103,760 | +21% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $64,352 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $71,299 in Norfolk, 8% more in Norfolk.