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Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 6.1% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 23% (94.6 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $79,871 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Salt Lake City | San Antonio vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 100.9 | -6.1% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.4 | -2.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 123.3 | -23.3% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 79.0 | +4.0% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 99.0 | -2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 98.5 | -2.4% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Salt Lake City | $53,248 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Salt Lake City | $106,495 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Salt Lake City | $159,743 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.