Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 92.2 in Memphis, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 2.8% more expensive than Memphis; housing rents differ by 19% (94.6 vs 79.8). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $72,991 buys in Memphis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Memphis | San Antonio vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 92.2 | +2.8% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.2 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 79.8 | +18.5% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 74.1 | +10.9% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 95.4 | +0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 94.2 | +2.0% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Memphis | $48,661 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Memphis | $97,321 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Memphis | $145,982 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.