Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 94.7 in Pittsburgh, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 0.0% more expensive than Pittsburgh; housing rents differ by 31% (94.6 vs 72.0). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $74,964 buys in Pittsburgh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Pittsburgh | San Antonio vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 94.7 | +0.0% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 100.7 | -6.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 72.0 | +31.4% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 107.7 | -23.7% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 97.7 | -1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 92.4 | +4.0% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Pittsburgh | $49,976 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Pittsburgh | $99,952 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Pittsburgh | $149,929 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.