salaryLubbock is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$155
👥 People living there
264,814
208,772
Commute to work
16.3 min
19.3 min
College degree
35.1%
30%
Own their home
51.2%
38.1%
Below poverty line
18.9%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.2%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $45,310 | +101% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $77,310 | +64% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $73,580 | +50% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $77,170 | +46% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $59,490 | +37% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $103,690 | +28% in Rochester |
| HVAC Technician | $49,850 | $63,570 | +28% in Rochester |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $38,380 | +27% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $63,757 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Rochester?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $50,919 in Rochester, 29% more in Lubbock.