salaryMemphis 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
$1,399
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,194
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$55,797
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$169,000
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.2
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,845
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$223
$179
👥 People living there
618,980
1,479,835
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.5 min
College degree
28%
29%
Own their home
44.9%
52.2%
Below poverty line
23.1%
17.1%
Unemployment
8.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Memphis 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 | Memphis | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $78,580 | $98,480 | +25% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $81,500 | $94,370 | +16% in San Antonio |
| Physician Assistant | $121,900 | $140,160 | +15% in San Antonio |
| Truck Driver | $63,070 | $53,650 | -15% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,550 | $28,110 | +15% in San Antonio |
| Pharmacist | $134,220 | $150,500 | +12% in San Antonio |
| Civil Engineer | $96,100 | $88,290 | -8% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,600 | $65,950 | -8% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $1,463 in San Antonio.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Memphis?
About $61,651 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Memphis or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $55,797 in Memphis and $70,163 in San Antonio, 20% more in San Antonio.