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
$1,881
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$179
👥 People living there
690,130
1,479,835
Commute to work
24.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
48%
29%
Own their home
52.4%
52.2%
Below poverty line
14.1%
17.1%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $63,360 | +29% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $99,790 | -17% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | $65,950 | -15% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $55,770 | $48,900 | -12% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $84,040 | $94,370 | +12% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $44,620 | $39,180 | -12% in San Antonio |
| Truck Driver | $60,630 | $53,650 | -12% in San Antonio |
| Civil Engineer | $98,650 | $88,290 | -11% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Nashville 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 Nashville?
About $58,990 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $70,163 in San Antonio, 19% more in Nashville.