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San Antonio, TX is a great place to live for many reasons. It has a low cost of living and affordable two-bedroom rent averaging at $1,300 compared to the national average of $1,430. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in San Antonio is 91 versus 100 in the US making groceries more affordable. The city is also home to many major businesses such as USAA, H-E-B Grocery Stores, Valero Energy Corporation and Rackspace Hosting - all of which provide employment opportunities in the area. You'll also find a wide variety of cultural attractions such as Riverwalk and Alamo Mission both located downtown - so you can explore the local history on foot. With its ideal weather year-round, low cost of living and plentiful job opportunities San Antonio is a very attractive location for people looking to relocate or even just take a vacation.

San Antonio has an unemployment rate of 6.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

San Antonio has seen the job market increase by 1.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 39.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for San Antonio
- The Sales Tax Rate for San Antonio is 8.2%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for San Antonio is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for San Antonio
- The average income of a San Antonio resident is $22,784 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a San Antonio resident is $55,084 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySan Antonio, TexasUnited States
  6.66
  -4.7%-6.2%
  39.6%33.5%
  8.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $28,579$37,638
  $55,084$69,021
  $66,695$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.7%0.5%
  8.7%6.8%
  5.4%10.0%
  2.2%2.5%
  11.3%11.0%
  4.4%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  1.5%1.9%
  7.1%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  6.6%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  5.5%4.2%
  9.3%9.3%
  13.6%14.0%
  1.8%2.1%
  10.1%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  4.1%4.7%
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I've lived here 13 years now and hoping to move!! Not the most exiting place to live if you enjoy being outdoors for activities like biking, hiking or even walking or  More

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I lived in San Antonio for about 7 months or so, and for a reason! Like anywhere I think SA has its pros and cons, but ultimately being in my early 20s and single I  More

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Over 2 years ago

Overall, San Antonio is a nice place to live. The weather is generally pleasant but from mid June to about mid September, it does get scorching hot. I remember one  More

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