salarySan Antonio is 5% 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
$1,887
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$179
👥 People living there
179,898
1,479,835
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
38.5%
29%
Own their home
66.4%
52.2%
Below poverty line
9.5%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $56,853 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $70,163 in San Antonio, 44% more in Aurora.