Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 22.1% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 106% (194.7 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $61,444 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 Francisco | San Antonio | San Francisco vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 94.7 | +22.1% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 93.8 | +15.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 94.6 | +105.9% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 82.2 | +110.0% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 96.2 | +10.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 96.1 | +23.9% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in San Antonio | $40,963 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in San Antonio | $81,925 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in San Antonio | $122,888 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.