salarySan Antonio is 7% 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
$1,789
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$179
👥 People living there
545,970
1,479,835
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
25.5%
29%
Own their home
50.1%
52.2%
Below poverty line
20.1%
17.1%
Unemployment
8.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $73,860 | -27% in San Antonio |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $88,290 | -26% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $94,370 | -25% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $48,900 | -23% in San Antonio |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $61,720 | -22% in San Antonio |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $131,770 | -21% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $71,710 | $57,010 | -20% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $63,360 | -20% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $55,629 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $70,163 in San Antonio, 9% more in Fresno.