salaryLubbock is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$168
👥 People living there
264,814
990,138
Commute to work
16.3 min
27.3 min
College degree
35.1%
47.3%
Own their home
51.2%
55.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $141,960 | +169% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $216,740 | +166% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $124,410 | $301,320 | +142% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $107,560 | +120% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $163,860 | +103% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $152,100 | +97% in San Jose |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $91,030 | +94% in San Jose |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $41,920 | +86% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $72,554 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or San Jose?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $157,922 in San Jose, 58% more in San Jose.