salaryLubbock is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$105
👥 People living there
264,814
195,300
Commute to work
16.3 min
23.2 min
College degree
35.1%
32.3%
Own their home
51.2%
50.8%
Below poverty line
18.9%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $54,780 | +143% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $105,090 | +124% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $101,010 | +106% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $73,710 | +69% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $85,350 | +62% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $130,310 | +60% in Vancouver |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $56,240 | +52% in Vancouver |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $121,050 | +50% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $69,267 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $87,723 in Vancouver, 25% more in Vancouver.