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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 18.8% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 57% (148.6 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $63,109 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) | New York | San Antonio | New York vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 94.7 | +18.8% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 93.8 | +17.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 94.6 | +57.1% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 82.2 | +54.6% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 96.2 | +10.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 96.1 | +18.1% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in San Antonio | $42,072 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in San Antonio | $84,145 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in San Antonio | $126,217 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.