| | Mobile, AL | San Antonio, TX | United States |
| Overall | 84.1 | 91.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.6 | 91.4 | 100 |
| Health | 116.7 | 95.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 51.3 | 75.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $176,000 | $254,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,750.0% | 9,490.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.2 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 82.1 | 104.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Avoid at all costs weak job market bad schools discrimnation of disabled in workplace and schools , I have lived here most of my life and have been trying to get out More
someone freshly graduated from high school with no work experience can pick up a serving job and make more hourly than someone who works in an entry level healthcare More
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239 Reviews
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
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
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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