salaryLubbock is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$163
👥 People living there
264,814
319,069
Commute to work
16.3 min
31.3 min
College degree
35.1%
25.7%
Own their home
51.2%
56.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
12.2%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $98,520 | +66% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $133,940 | +64% in Riverside |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $70,880 | +63% in Riverside |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $72,790 | +55% in Riverside |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $34,800 | +54% in Riverside |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $115,120 | +41% in Riverside |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $42,450 | +40% in Riverside |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $46,430 | +35% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $69,938 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Riverside?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $98,192 in Riverside, 33% more in Riverside.