Iowa City, Iowa vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 3.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,385 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in San Antonio
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Iowa City, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower