Raleigh, North Carolina vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 12.3% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,848 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Raleigh, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower