salarySan Antonio is 8% cheaperBased 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
$1,648
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$179
👥 People living there
397,742
1,479,835
Commute to work
26.6 min
24.5 min
College degree
32.6%
29%
Own their home
54.3%
52.2%
Below poverty line
12.9%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $73,860 | -21% in San Antonio |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $137,690 | -18% in San Antonio |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $100,840 | -18% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $28,110 | +16% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $65,950 | -12% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $99,790 | -10% in San Antonio |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $53,650 | -10% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | $39,180 | -9% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,126 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $70,163 in San Antonio, 16% more in Arlington.