Salary Comparison
Computer Programmers: Lubbock vs San Diego
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Lubbock, TX
$86,169/yr
San Diego, CA
$121,447/yr
Full Breakdown
Lubbock
San Diego
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$86,169
$121,447
$35,278
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,242
$7,388
$2,146
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
75
133
-58 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,018
$3,565
$1,547
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,050
$2,250
$1,200
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,224
$3,823
$599
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.60×
2.07×
+0.53×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
9/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+1
A vs B
Lubbock — Full Details
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.