salarySan Antonio 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
$1,644
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,520
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$69,657
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$353,000
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,150
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$179
👥 People living there
229,359
1,479,835
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
45.6%
29%
Own their home
43.5%
52.2%
Below poverty line
18.2%
17.1%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Richmond for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Richmond | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,470 | $28,110 | -27% in San Antonio |
| Market Research Analyst | $81,660 | $65,950 | -19% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $62,720 | $73,860 | +18% in San Antonio |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,720 | $36,800 | -14% in San Antonio |
| Medical Assistant | $44,490 | $39,180 | -12% in San Antonio |
| Physician Assistant | $126,810 | $140,160 | +11% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $108,670 | $99,790 | -8% in San Antonio |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,580 | $30,960 | -8% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Richmond?
About $58,074 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Richmond or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $69,657 in Richmond and $70,163 in San Antonio, 1% more in San Antonio.