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
$1,723
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$179
👥 People living there
278,001
1,479,835
Commute to work
19.4 min
24.5 min
College degree
59.9%
29%
Own their home
46%
52.2%
Below poverty line
16.4%
17.1%
Unemployment
2.7%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison 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 | Madison | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $85,160 | $58,180 | -32% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $78,430 | $57,010 | -27% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $63,480 | $48,900 | -23% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $99,790 | -21% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 | $39,180 | -20% in San Antonio |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 | $36,800 | -19% in San Antonio |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,190 | $37,470 | -15% in San Antonio |
| Cashier | $34,550 | $29,800 | -14% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $58,414 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Madison or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $70,163 in San Antonio, 20% more in Madison.