Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 1.0% less expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 6% (94.6 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $75,776 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Indianapolis | San Antonio vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 95.7 | -1.0% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 94.3 | -0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 88.9 | +6.4% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 86.4 | -4.9% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 99.1 | -2.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 96.7 | -0.7% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Indianapolis | $50,517 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Indianapolis | $101,035 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Indianapolis | $151,552 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.