salaryLubbock is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Ana to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$2,654
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$2,320
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$101,378
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$713,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$3,997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$105
👥 People living there
264,814
312,534
Commute to work
16.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
35.1%
18.3%
Own their home
51.2%
44.6%
Below poverty line
18.9%
10.8%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Ana for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Santa Ana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $75,740 | +74% in Santa Ana |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,220 | $101,860 | +72% in Santa Ana |
| Registered Nurse | $81,480 | $135,560 | +66% in Santa Ana |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $35,850 | +59% in Santa Ana |
| Police Officer | $77,110 | $121,980 | +58% in Santa Ana |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $82,990 | +57% in Santa Ana |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $73,810 | +57% in Santa Ana |
| Lawyer | $124,410 | $194,410 | +56% in Santa Ana |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Santa Ana cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $2,654 in Santa Ana.
What salary do I need in Santa Ana to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $74,619 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Ana.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Santa Ana?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $101,378 in Santa Ana, 35% more in Santa Ana.