salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$179
👥 People living there
562,218
1,479,835
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
39.2%
29%
Own their home
61.8%
52.2%
Below poverty line
15.5%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick San Antonio for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $63,360 | +49% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $28,110 | -26% in San Antonio |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $137,690 | +20% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $48,900 | -19% in San Antonio |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $61,720 | -18% in San Antonio |
| Civil Engineer | $105,080 | $88,290 | -16% in San Antonio |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,160 | $30,960 | -9% in San Antonio |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $58,180 | -9% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque and San Antonio cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $59,479 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $70,163 in San Antonio, 5% more in Albuquerque.
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