Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 18.1% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 90% (179.3 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $63,490 buys in San Antonio, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | San Antonio | San Diego vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 94.7 | +18.1% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 93.8 | +15.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 94.6 | +89.6% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 82.2 | +112.1% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 96.2 | +3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 96.1 | +18.3% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in San Antonio | $42,327 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in San Antonio | $84,653 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in San Antonio | $126,980 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.