Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 9.1% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 28% (121.2 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $68,757 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) | Phoenix | San Antonio | Phoenix vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 94.7 | +9.1% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 93.8 | +1.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 94.6 | +28.2% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 82.2 | +13.6% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 96.2 | +8.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 96.1 | +10.0% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in San Antonio | $45,838 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in San Antonio | $91,676 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in San Antonio | $137,514 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.