Irvine, California vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 50.4% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $371,894 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Irvine, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower