salaryLubbock is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$141
👥 People living there
264,814
229,359
Commute to work
16.3 min
21.7 min
College degree
35.1%
45.6%
Own their home
51.2%
43.5%
Below poverty line
18.9%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $38,470 | +71% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $81,660 | +55% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $108,670 | +34% in Richmond |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $61,350 | +31% in Richmond |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $61,480 | +26% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $42,720 | +25% in Richmond |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $105,190 | +23% in Richmond |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $37,080 | +23% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $64,298 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Richmond?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $69,657 in Richmond, 6% more in Richmond.