salaryLubbock is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$139
👥 People living there
264,814
230,293
Commute to work
16.3 min
20.6 min
College degree
35.1%
33.9%
Own their home
51.2%
58.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Spokane for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $48,560 | +115% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $79,830 | +70% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $98,800 | +67% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $72,800 | +49% in Spokane |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $119,420 | +48% in Spokane |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $44,230 | +46% in Spokane |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $61,900 | +42% in Spokane |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $51,720 | +40% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $65,933 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Spokane?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $75,564 in Spokane, 13% more in Spokane.