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
$1,277
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$179
👥 People living there
366,097
1,479,835
Commute to work
22.5 min
24.5 min
College degree
22.4%
29%
Own their home
41.7%
52.2%
Below poverty line
30.6%
17.1%
Unemployment
10.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $28,110 | -22% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $57,010 | -20% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $60,650 | $48,900 | -19% in San Antonio |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $61,720 | -19% in San Antonio |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $128,430 | +15% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $94,370 | +12% in San Antonio |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $98,480 | +11% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $43,830 | $39,180 | -11% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
About $60,507 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $70,163 in San Antonio, 37% more in San Antonio.