salaryLubbock is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$127
👥 People living there
264,814
528,706
Commute to work
16.3 min
25.3 min
College degree
35.1%
37.1%
Own their home
51.2%
51.7%
Below poverty line
18.9%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $171,460 | +110% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $103,390 | +75% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $74,440 | +71% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $61,970 | +68% in Sacramento |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $74,830 | +59% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $130,150 | +59% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $35,070 | +55% in Sacramento |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $78,630 | +49% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $70,088 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $94,176 in Sacramento, 30% more in Sacramento.