salarySan Antonio is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,463
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,457
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$70,163
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$235,700
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,122
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$179
$109
👥 People living there
1,479,835
754,195
Commute to work
24.5 min
26 min
College degree
29%
68.4%
Own their home
52.2%
43.7%
Below poverty line
17.1%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | San Antonio | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,110 | $57,280 | +104% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $57,010 | $101,780 | +79% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,720 | $102,920 | +67% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $58,180 | $95,230 | +64% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $63,360 | $101,090 | +60% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $39,180 | $61,500 | +57% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $48,900 | $76,410 | +56% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $73,860 | $115,120 | +56% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is San Antonio or Seattle cheaper to live in?
San Antonio is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in San Antonio?
About $70,400 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, San Antonio or Seattle?
The typical household earns $70,163 in San Antonio and $133,583 in Seattle, 47% more in Seattle.