Forest City, Iowa vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 17.8% more expensive than Forest City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $42,425 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is more expensive than Forest City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in San Antonio
than in Forest City, Iowa
Forest City, IA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Forest City, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  71.8% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower