What is a pro or con of living in San Antonio, Texascompared to Dearborn, Michigan?

Transportation is 33% cheaper in San Antonio.

What salary do I need to live in San Antonio, Texas copmared to Dearborn, Michigan?

A salary of $90,000 in Dearborn, Michigan could decrease to $84,451 in San Antonio, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DEARBORN vs. SAN ANTONIO
Cost of Living Comparison

Dearborn, Michigan vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 6.2% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $84,451 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
33% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Dearborn, Michigan

Dearborn, MI vs. San Antonio, TX

Compared to Dearborn, San Antonio is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

33.7% lower

Health

17.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% higher

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Dearborn, Michigan vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Dearborn, MI vs. San Antonio, TX

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