Arlington, Texas vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 10.9% cheaper than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,998 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Arlington, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower