Palm Desert, California vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 27.3% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $36,356 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Palm Desert, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower