salaryLubbock is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$109
👥 People living there
264,814
754,195
Commute to work
16.3 min
26 min
College degree
35.1%
68.4%
Own their home
51.2%
43.7%
Below poverty line
18.9%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $57,280 | +154% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $101,780 | +117% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $95,230 | +95% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $102,170 | +93% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $146,030 | +81% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $76,410 | +76% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $102,920 | +74% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $61,500 | +67% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $73,020 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Seattle?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $133,583 in Seattle, 51% more in Seattle.