salarySan Antonio is 18% 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
$2,511
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$179
👥 People living there
439,418
1,479,835
Commute to work
29.8 min
24.5 min
College degree
48.7%
29%
Own their home
42.3%
52.2%
Below poverty line
13.4%
17.1%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $94,370 | -49% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $65,950 | -46% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $48,900 | -45% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $63,360 | -44% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $73,860 | -44% in San Antonio |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $131,770 | -40% in San Antonio |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,720 | -39% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $57,010 | -39% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $49,155 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $70,163 in San Antonio, 56% more in Oakland.