salarySan Antonio is 11% 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
$2,420
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$179
👥 People living there
319,069
1,479,835
Commute to work
31.3 min
24.5 min
College degree
25.7%
29%
Own their home
56.8%
52.2%
Below poverty line
12.2%
17.1%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside 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 | Riverside | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $61,720 | -37% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $48,900 | -31% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $94,370 | -30% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $73,860 | -27% in San Antonio |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | $88,290 | -23% in San Antonio |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $131,770 | -22% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $72,790 | $57,010 | -22% in San Antonio |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,430 | $36,800 | -21% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $53,390 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $70,163 in San Antonio, 40% more in Riverside.