Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 40.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $53,069 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Washington, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower