Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 11.2% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 27% (94.6 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $84,466 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Sacramento | San Antonio vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 106.7 | -11.2% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 105.2 | -10.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 130.2 | -27.4% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 151.3 | -45.7% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 100.3 | -4.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 101.3 | -5.1% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Sacramento | $56,310 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Sacramento | $112,621 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Sacramento | $168,931 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.