Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 98.1 in Austin, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 3.4% less expensive than Austin; housing rents differ by 21% (94.6 vs 120.4). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $77,653 buys in Austin, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Austin | San Antonio vs Austin |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 98.1 | -3.4% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.8 | +0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 120.4 | -21.4% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 82.0 | +0.2% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 96.2 | +0.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 99.6 | -3.5% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Austin | $51,768 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Austin | $103,537 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Austin | $155,305 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.