San Antonio is 10% 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
$1,649
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$179
👥 People living there
427,246
1,479,835
Commute to work
22 min
24.5 min
College degree
55.5%
29%
Own their home
47.7%
52.2%
Below poverty line
16%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis 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 | Minneapolis | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $63,360 | +61% in San Antonio |
| Plumber | $101,630 | $58,180 | -43% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $48,900 | -34% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | $65,950 | -33% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $57,010 | -30% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $52,570 | $39,180 | -25% in San Antonio |
| HVAC Technician | $77,490 | $58,590 | -24% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $97,190 | $73,860 | -24% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $54,215 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $70,163 in San Antonio, 24% more in Minneapolis.
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