salaryLubbock is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$181
👥 People living there
264,814
1,642,323
Commute to work
16.3 min
25.6 min
College degree
35.1%
33.6%
Own their home
51.2%
57.3%
Below poverty line
18.9%
13.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $47,530 | +111% in Phoenix |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $74,590 | +41% in Phoenix |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $60,320 | +39% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,510 | $78,080 | +33% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $45,290 | +32% in Phoenix |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $63,750 | +30% in Phoenix |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $61,210 | +30% in Phoenix |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $39,170 | +29% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $67,884 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $87,717 in Phoenix, 25% more in Phoenix.