Lubbock is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$147
👥 People living there
264,814
345,482
Commute to work
16.3 min
21.9 min
College degree
35.1%
41.5%
Own their home
51.2%
48.9%
Below poverty line
18.9%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $60,250 | +167% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $94,310 | +117% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $100,270 | +113% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $139,260 | +71% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $81,120 | +66% in Urban Honolulu |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $113,940 | +41% in Urban Honolulu |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $42,450 | +40% in Urban Honolulu |
| Cashier | $27,220 | $35,930 | +32% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $72,907 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 30% more in Urban Honolulu.
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