Phoenix, Arizona vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 17.4% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $78,482 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Phoenix, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower