Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 3.5% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 9% (94.6 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $77,725 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Raleigh | San Antonio vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 98.2 | -3.5% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.6 | -3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 103.5 | -8.6% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 89.0 | -7.6% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 98.2 | -2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 97.0 | -0.9% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Raleigh | $51,816 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Raleigh | $103,633 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Raleigh | $155,449 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.