Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 20.5% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 64% (155.6 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $62,229 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) | Miami | San Antonio | Miami vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 94.7 | +20.5% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 93.8 | +10.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 94.6 | +64.5% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 82.2 | +18.3% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 96.2 | +13.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 96.1 | +10.8% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in San Antonio | $41,486 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in San Antonio | $82,971 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in San Antonio | $124,457 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.