Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 10.3% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 25% (118.2 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $67,986 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) | Baltimore | San Antonio | Baltimore vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 94.7 | +10.3% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 93.8 | +9.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 94.6 | +25.0% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 82.2 | +34.1% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 96.2 | +5.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 96.1 | +10.7% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in San Antonio | $45,324 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in San Antonio | $90,649 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in San Antonio | $135,973 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.