salaryLubbock is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$164
👥 People living there
264,814
319,758
Commute to work
16.3 min
26.2 min
College degree
35.1%
42.5%
Own their home
51.2%
39.5%
Below poverty line
18.9%
14.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $35,410 | +57% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $45,520 | -41% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $72,860 | +38% in Orlando |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $37,970 | +26% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $100,440 | +24% in Orlando |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $100,740 | +23% in Orlando |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $43,800 | +19% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $77,110 | $63,010 | -18% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $66,637 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Orlando?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $78,014 in Orlando, 16% more in Orlando.