salaryLubbock is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$182
👥 People living there
264,814
243,821
Commute to work
16.3 min
21.6 min
College degree
35.1%
61.9%
Own their home
51.2%
67%
Below poverty line
18.9%
7.3%
Unemployment
5.2%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $47,530 | +111% in Scottsdale |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $74,590 | +41% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $60,320 | +39% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,510 | $78,080 | +33% in Scottsdale |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $45,290 | +32% in Scottsdale |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $63,750 | +30% in Scottsdale |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $61,210 | +30% in Scottsdale |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $39,170 | +29% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $67,884 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 45% more in Scottsdale.