salarySan Antonio is 3% 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
$1,797
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$179
👥 People living there
291,467
1,479,835
Commute to work
22.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
57.3%
29%
Own their home
52.3%
52.2%
Below poverty line
11.7%
17.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $63,360 | +65% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $65,950 | -29% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $73,860 | +23% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $28,110 | -20% in San Antonio |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $61,720 | +20% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $39,180 | -16% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $99,790 | -12% in San Antonio |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,560 | $36,800 | -9% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $58,244 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Durham or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $70,163 in San Antonio, 25% more in Durham.