Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 3.2% less expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 5% (94.6 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $77,488 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Richmond | San Antonio vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 97.9 | -3.2% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.8 | -3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 99.1 | -4.6% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 89.2 | -7.9% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 98.6 | -2.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 98.1 | -2.0% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Richmond | $51,659 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Richmond | $103,317 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Richmond | $154,976 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.