salarySan Antonio is 13% 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
$2,666
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$179
👥 People living there
236,254
1,479,835
Commute to work
26.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
77.1%
29%
Own their home
41.3%
52.2%
Below poverty line
7.4%
17.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $28,110 | -39% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $99,790 | -36% in San Antonio |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $137,690 | -29% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $57,010 | -25% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $65,950 | -24% in San Antonio |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $78,650 | -23% in San Antonio |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $61,720 | -22% in San Antonio |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $100,840 | -21% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $52,193 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $70,163 in San Antonio, 118% more in Arlington.