salaryLubbock is 27% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$127
👥 People living there
264,814
439,418
Commute to work
16.3 min
29.8 min
College degree
35.1%
48.7%
Own their home
51.2%
42.3%
Below poverty line
18.9%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $123,250 | +133% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $186,610 | +129% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $89,200 | +105% in Oakland |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $92,830 | +98% in Oakland |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $149,990 | +85% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,100 | $219,080 | +72% in Oakland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $38,860 | +72% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $101,860 | +72% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 27% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $75,964 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Oakland?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $109,576 in Oakland, 40% more in Oakland.