salaryLubbock is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Lubbock to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,566
$1,301
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,195
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$65,675
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$212,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
91.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$3,333
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$184
👥 People living there
344,521
264,814
Commute to work
27.4 min
16.3 min
College degree
29.7%
35.1%
Own their home
46.2%
51.2%
Below poverty line
12.4%
18.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Lubbock | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $43,500 | -43% in Lubbock |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,220 | -42% in Lubbock |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $81,480 | -40% in Lubbock |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $22,560 | -37% in Lubbock |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $77,110 | -37% in Lubbock |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $52,820 | -36% in Lubbock |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $47,000 | -36% in Lubbock |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $124,410 | -36% in Lubbock |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Lubbock cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Lubbock to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $48,245 a year gives the same standard of living in Lubbock.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Lubbock?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $65,675 in Lubbock, 56% more in Anaheim.