salaryLubbock is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Pittsburgh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$114
👥 People living there
264,814
304,759
Commute to work
16.3 min
22.7 min
College degree
35.1%
49.1%
Own their home
51.2%
47.7%
Below poverty line
18.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $35,470 | +57% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $69,340 | +48% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $70,100 | +43% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $61,180 | +41% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $76,550 | +29% in Pittsburgh |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $43,080 | +26% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $100,840 | +25% in Pittsburgh |
| HVAC Technician | $49,850 | $62,140 | +25% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $62,204 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 7% more in Pittsburgh.