Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 105.4 in Portland, OR in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 10.2% less expensive than Portland; housing rents differ by 24% (94.6 vs 125.1). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $83,477 buys in Portland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Portland | San Antonio vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 105.4 | -10.2% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 105.2 | -10.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 125.1 | -24.4% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 107.0 | -23.2% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 100.1 | -3.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 98.7 | -2.7% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Portland | $55,651 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Portland | $111,302 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Portland | $166,953 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.