salaryLubbock is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$148
👥 People living there
264,814
222,758
Commute to work
16.3 min
28.8 min
College degree
35.1%
34.5%
Own their home
51.2%
55.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $57,280 | +154% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $101,780 | +117% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $95,230 | +95% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $102,170 | +93% in Tacoma |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $146,030 | +81% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $76,410 | +76% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $102,920 | +74% in Tacoma |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $61,500 | +67% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $73,020 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $92,626 in Tacoma, 29% more in Tacoma.