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Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 14.3% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 57% (148.4 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $65,613 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) | Boston | San Antonio | Boston vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 94.7 | +14.3% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 93.8 | +6.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 94.6 | +56.9% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 82.2 | +81.1% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 96.2 | +7.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 96.1 | +12.1% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in San Antonio | $43,742 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in San Antonio | $87,485 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in San Antonio | $131,227 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.