salaryLubbock is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Petersburg to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$175
👥 People living there
264,814
262,732
Commute to work
16.3 min
25.6 min
College degree
35.1%
42.6%
Own their home
51.2%
62.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
12.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $37,070 | +64% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $75,210 | +42% in St. Petersburg |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $103,670 | +28% in St. Petersburg |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $100,570 | +23% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $59,660 | -23% in St. Petersburg |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $105,080 | +23% in St. Petersburg |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $37,010 | +22% in St. Petersburg |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $57,450 | +22% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $66,290 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 19% more in St. Petersburg.
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