Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 1.2% less expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 17% (94.6 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $75,893 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Buffalo | San Antonio vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 95.8 | -1.2% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 99.7 | -6.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 81.0 | +16.8% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 129.5 | -36.5% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 97.8 | -1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 97.0 | -1.0% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Buffalo | $50,595 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Buffalo | $101,191 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Buffalo | $151,786 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.