Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 11.7% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 55% (146.9 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $67,154 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) | Denver | San Antonio | Denver vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 94.7 | +11.7% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 93.8 | +7.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 94.6 | +55.3% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 82.2 | +6.9% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 96.2 | +3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 96.1 | +10.1% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in San Antonio | $44,769 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in San Antonio | $89,539 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in San Antonio | $134,308 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.