Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 2.3% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 10% (94.6 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $73,322 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | New Orleans | San Antonio vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 92.6 | +2.3% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.7 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 86.0 | +10.0% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 71.2 | +15.4% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 95.7 | +0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 98.2 | -2.2% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in New Orleans | $48,881 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in New Orleans | $97,763 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in New Orleans | $146,644 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.