salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oklahoma City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$144
👥 People living there
264,814
697,125
Commute to work
16.3 min
22.2 min
College degree
35.1%
34.7%
Own their home
51.2%
58.6%
Below poverty line
18.9%
15.1%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Oklahoma City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $47,000 | $61,010 | +30% in Oklahoma City |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $98,960 | +21% in Oklahoma City |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $59,150 | +21% in Oklahoma City |
| HVAC Technician | $49,850 | $60,120 | +21% in Oklahoma City |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $61,460 | -20% in Oklahoma City |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $97,110 | +20% in Oklahoma City |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $63,160 | +20% in Oklahoma City |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $36,130 | +19% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Lubbock and Oklahoma City cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $59,403 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 11% more in Oklahoma City.