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Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 2.3% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 9% (94.6 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $73,279 buys in Kansas City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Kansas City | San Antonio vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 92.5 | +2.3% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 94.1 | -0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 86.6 | +9.2% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 89.0 | -7.7% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 93.4 | +3.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 93.1 | +3.3% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Kansas City | $48,853 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Kansas City | $97,706 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Kansas City | $146,559 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.