salarySan Antonio is 9% 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
$1,988
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$179
👥 People living there
219,215
1,479,835
Commute to work
30.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
21.2%
29%
Own their home
58.9%
52.2%
Below poverty line
13.3%
17.1%
Unemployment
7.2%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $61,720 | -39% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | $48,900 | -34% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $94,370 | -29% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $76,710 | $57,010 | -26% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $73,860 | -25% in San Antonio |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $131,770 | -24% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $49,990 | $39,180 | -22% in San Antonio |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,550 | $36,800 | -21% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $54,587 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $70,163 in San Antonio, 23% more in Modesto.