salaryLubbock is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$117
👥 People living there
264,814
288,512
Commute to work
16.3 min
22.1 min
College degree
35.1%
41.1%
Own their home
51.2%
45.3%
Below poverty line
18.9%
20.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $47,000 | $77,170 | +64% in St. Louis |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $70,990 | +63% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $77,000 | +57% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $74,130 | +40% in St. Louis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $31,200 | +38% in St. Louis |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,940 | $45,800 | +27% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $49,850 | $63,000 | +26% in St. Louis |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $37,690 | +25% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $62,478 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $60,569 in St. Louis, 8% more in Lubbock.