Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 8.8% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 25% (117.9 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $68,908 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) | Dallas | San Antonio | Dallas vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 94.7 | +8.8% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 93.8 | +9.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 94.6 | +24.6% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 82.2 | +10.4% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 96.2 | +3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 96.1 | +5.5% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in San Antonio | $45,939 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in San Antonio | $91,877 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in San Antonio | $137,816 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.