salaryLubbock is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$134
👥 People living there
264,814
180,547
Commute to work
16.3 min
31.5 min
College degree
35.1%
22.5%
Own their home
51.2%
58%
Below poverty line
18.9%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $98,520 | +66% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $133,940 | +64% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $70,880 | +63% in Ontario |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $72,790 | +55% in Ontario |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $34,800 | +54% in Ontario |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $115,120 | +41% in Ontario |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $42,450 | +40% in Ontario |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $46,430 | +35% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $69,938 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Ontario?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $95,923 in Ontario, 32% more in Ontario.