salaryLubbock is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$143
👥 People living there
264,814
307,284
Commute to work
16.3 min
21.1 min
College degree
35.1%
43.8%
Own their home
51.2%
52.9%
Below poverty line
18.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $48,950 | $101,630 | +108% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $97,910 | +85% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $81,890 | +74% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $74,060 | +70% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $49,850 | $77,490 | +55% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $39,350 | -49% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $52,570 | +42% in St. Paul |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $48,020 | +40% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $68,873 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $79,155 in St. Paul, 17% more in St. Paul.