salaryLubbock is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$133
👥 People living there
264,814
481,031
Commute to work
16.3 min
23 min
College degree
35.1%
54%
Own their home
51.2%
50.7%
Below poverty line
18.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $34,860 | +55% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $78,980 | +50% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $114,940 | +42% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $45,640 | -41% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $108,480 | +27% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $46,160 | +25% in Raleigh |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $101,440 | +24% in Raleigh |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $60,540 | +24% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $64,494 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $92,099 in Raleigh, 29% more in Raleigh.