Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 5.6% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 17% (111.0 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $70,996 buys in San Antonio, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | San Antonio | Atlanta vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 94.7 | +5.6% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 93.8 | +7.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 94.6 | +17.4% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 82.2 | +17.1% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 96.2 | +0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 96.1 | +2.1% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in San Antonio | $47,331 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in San Antonio | $94,661 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in San Antonio | $141,992 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.