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Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 14.2% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 55% (94.6 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $87,437 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | San Jose | San Antonio vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 110.4 | -14.2% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 105.2 | -10.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 211.9 | -55.4% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 156.7 | -47.5% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 100.3 | -4.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 119.3 | -19.4% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in San Jose | $58,292 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in San Jose | $116,583 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in San Jose | $174,875 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.