salarySan Antonio is 10% 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
$2,087
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$179
👥 People living there
394,432
1,479,835
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.5 min
College degree
33.6%
29%
Own their home
62.4%
52.2%
Below poverty line
11.9%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $65,950 | -33% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $99,790 | -30% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $28,110 | -29% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $63,360 | -28% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $73,860 | -28% in San Antonio |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $36,800 | -25% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $48,900 | -25% in San Antonio |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $137,690 | -22% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,723 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $70,163 in San Antonio, 36% more in Aurora.