salaryLubbock is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$162
👥 People living there
264,814
401,618
Commute to work
16.3 min
24.8 min
College degree
35.1%
45.7%
Own their home
51.2%
50.3%
Below poverty line
18.9%
15.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $37,070 | +64% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $75,210 | +42% in Tampa |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $103,670 | +28% in Tampa |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $100,570 | +23% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $59,660 | -23% in Tampa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $105,080 | +23% in Tampa |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $37,010 | +22% in Tampa |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $57,450 | +22% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $66,290 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Tampa?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $81,400 in Tampa, 19% more in Tampa.