Houston, Texas vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 6.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $23,508 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Houston, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% lower
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower