salaryLubbock is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tallahassee to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,480
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,394
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$61,916
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$294,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,540
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$208
👥 People living there
264,814
201,875
Commute to work
16.3 min
19.1 min
College degree
35.1%
51.3%
Own their home
51.2%
40.6%
Below poverty line
18.9%
23.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Tallahassee for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Tallahassee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $34,850 | +54% in Tallahassee |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $65,000 | +23% in Tallahassee |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $95,250 | +18% in Tallahassee |
| Lawyer | $124,410 | $103,320 | -17% in Tallahassee |
| Accountant | $74,390 | $61,840 | -17% in Tallahassee |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $72,510 | -15% in Tallahassee |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $54,090 | +15% in Tallahassee |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $34,610 | +14% in Tallahassee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Tallahassee cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,480 in Tallahassee.
What salary do I need in Tallahassee to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $61,710 a year gives the same standard of living in Tallahassee.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Tallahassee?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $61,916 in Tallahassee, 6% more in Lubbock.