salaryLubbock is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$179
👥 People living there
264,814
1,479,835
Commute to work
16.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
35.1%
29%
Own their home
51.2%
52.2%
Below poverty line
18.9%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $65,950 | +25% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $28,110 | +25% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $99,790 | +23% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $57,010 | +21% in San Antonio |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,940 | $42,720 | +19% in San Antonio |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $58,180 | +19% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $63,360 | -18% in San Antonio |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $100,840 | +18% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,463 in San Antonio.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $62,233 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $70,163 in San Antonio, 6% more in San Antonio.