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
$1,397
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$179
👥 People living there
276,854
1,479,835
Commute to work
19.9 min
24.5 min
College degree
31.2%
29%
Own their home
43%
52.2%
Below poverty line
26%
17.1%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $28,110 | -40% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $57,010 | -27% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $48,900 | -23% in San Antonio |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $58,180 | -19% in San Antonio |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $98,480 | +19% in San Antonio |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $61,720 | -19% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $63,360 | -15% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $65,950 | -13% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
About $59,294 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $70,163 in San Antonio, 23% more in San Antonio.