salaryLubbock is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$112
👥 People living there
264,814
1,579,706
Commute to work
16.3 min
31.7 min
College degree
35.1%
35.4%
Own their home
51.2%
51.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
21.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $36,570 | +62% in Philadelphia |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $74,590 | +59% in Philadelphia |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $74,860 | +53% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $121,630 | +50% in Philadelphia |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $79,420 | +50% in Philadelphia |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $61,780 | +42% in Philadelphia |
| Lawyer | $124,410 | $170,660 | +37% in Philadelphia |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $46,220 | +35% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $67,383 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 2% more in Philadelphia.