salaryLubbock is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Virginia Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$161
👥 People living there
264,814
456,349
Commute to work
16.3 min
23.4 min
College degree
35.1%
40.9%
Own their home
51.2%
65.1%
Below poverty line
18.9%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $39,020 | +73% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $62,350 | +33% in Virginia Beach |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $69,560 | +32% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $61,870 | +26% in Virginia Beach |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $56,940 | -26% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $100,340 | +24% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $77,110 | $59,690 | -23% in Virginia Beach |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $103,760 | +21% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $64,352 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 34% more in Virginia Beach.
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