San Antonio, TX Cost of Living


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San Antonio cost of living score
91.3
Less expensive
8.7% lower
than the US average
3.1% lower
than the Texas average
San Antonio, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.7% lower than the U.S. average and 3.1% higher than the average for Texas.

San Antonio, TX

Housing costs in San Antonio?
A typical home costs $254,600, which is 24.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.4% less expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in San Antonio costs $1,300 per month, which is 9.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford San Antonio?
To live comfortably in San Antonio, Texas, a minimum annual income of $48,960 for a family, and $42,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about San Antonio?
San Antonio, Texas offers an attractive combination of affordability and excitement. The cost of living in the second-largest city in Texas is substantially lower than nearby cities such as Austin, making it a great choice for those who want to save money while still enjoying city life. With a variety of housing options ranging from apartments to single-family homes, it is easy to find the perfect place in this bustling city. Furthermore, groceries, transportation costs, and other everyday expenses are all much more affordable than other metropolitan areas across the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSan AntonioTexasUnited States
  91.394.2100.0
  91.493.7100
  95.7100.0100.0
  75.583.5100.0
  $254,600$297,600$338,100
  94.9%99.2%100.0%
  99.3103.3100.0
  104.283.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived here 13 years now and hoping to move!! Not the most exiting place to live if you enjoy being outdoors for activities like biking, hiking or even walking or  More

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I lived in San Antonio for about 7 months or so, and for a reason! Like anywhere I think SA has its pros and cons, but ultimately being in my early 20s and single I  More

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Over 2 years ago

Overall, San Antonio is a nice place to live. The weather is generally pleasant but from mid June to about mid September, it does get scorching hot. I remember one  More

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