Quick answer
Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 5.9% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 0% (94.7 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $70,826 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) | Detroit | San Antonio | Detroit vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 94.7 | +5.9% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 93.8 | +5.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 94.6 | +0.1% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 82.2 | +30.2% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 96.2 | +6.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 96.1 | +4.7% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in San Antonio | $47,217 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in San Antonio | $94,435 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in San Antonio | $141,652 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.