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
$1,364
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$179
👥 People living there
222,791
1,479,835
Commute to work
19.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
47.2%
29%
Own their home
58.3%
52.2%
Below poverty line
12.6%
17.1%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick San Antonio for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $98,480 | +58% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $63,360 | +32% in San Antonio |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $140,160 | +31% in San Antonio |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $131,770 | +27% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $99,790 | -27% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $77,090 | $94,370 | +22% in San Antonio |
| HVAC Technician | $49,940 | $58,590 | +17% in San Antonio |
| Civil Engineer | $105,760 | $88,290 | -17% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Huntsville 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 Huntsville?
About $61,060 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $70,163 in San Antonio, 15% more in Huntsville.
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