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
$1,379
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$179
👥 People living there
311,224
1,479,835
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
41.8%
29%
Own their home
39.8%
52.2%
Below poverty line
25.5%
17.1%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati 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 | Cincinnati | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $28,110 | -23% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $48,900 | -19% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $65,950 | -13% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $94,370 | +13% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $44,340 | $39,180 | -12% in San Antonio |
| Truck Driver | $60,590 | $53,650 | -11% in San Antonio |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $58,180 | -11% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $57,010 | -10% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
About $59,589 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $70,163 in San Antonio, 19% more in San Antonio.
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