salaryLubbock is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$106
👥 People living there
264,814
641,165
Commute to work
16.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
35.1%
53.8%
Own their home
51.2%
52%
Below poverty line
18.9%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $54,780 | +143% in Portland |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $105,090 | +124% in Portland |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $101,010 | +106% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $73,710 | +69% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $85,350 | +62% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $130,310 | +60% in Portland |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $56,240 | +52% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $121,050 | +50% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Portland cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $69,267 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Portland?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $98,056 in Portland, 33% more in Portland.