salaryLubbock is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$142
👥 People living there
264,814
185,913
Commute to work
16.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
35.1%
24.1%
Own their home
51.2%
41.9%
Below poverty line
18.9%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Paradise for less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $47,000 | $70,890 | +51% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $62,380 | +43% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $74,670 | +41% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $45,350 | +32% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,510 | $75,920 | +30% in Paradise |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $106,110 | +30% in Paradise |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $38,800 | +28% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $103,940 | +28% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $65,846 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Paradise?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $63,836 in Paradise, 3% more in Lubbock.