salaryLubbock is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tucson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,358
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,285
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$61,553
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$266,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$1,786
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$143
👥 People living there
264,814
547,073
Commute to work
16.3 min
21.9 min
College degree
35.1%
31.1%
Own their home
51.2%
51.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Tucson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $36,490 | +62% in Tucson |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $47,960 | -38% in Tucson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,510 | $75,940 | +30% in Tucson |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $59,480 | +27% in Tucson |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $42,560 | +24% in Tucson |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $37,500 | +24% in Tucson |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,130 | $42,940 | +22% in Tucson |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,480 | $34,530 | +21% in Tucson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Tucson cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Tucson to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $63,666 a year gives the same standard of living in Tucson.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Tucson?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $61,553 in Tucson, 7% more in Lubbock.