Birmingham, Alabama vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 18.6% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $90,808 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in San Antonio
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Birmingham, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% higher
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher