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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 19.9% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 80% (170.4 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $62,551 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) | Los Angeles | San Antonio | Los Angeles vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 94.7 | +19.9% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 93.8 | +13.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 94.6 | +80.2% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 82.2 | +93.0% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 96.2 | +8.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 96.1 | +17.9% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in San Antonio | $41,701 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in San Antonio | $83,402 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in San Antonio | $125,103 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.