Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 17.3% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 60% (151.3 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $63,921 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) | Seattle | San Antonio | Seattle vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 94.7 | +17.3% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 93.8 | +10.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 94.6 | +60.0% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 82.2 | +13.0% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 96.2 | +11.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 96.1 | +13.5% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in San Antonio | $42,614 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in San Antonio | $85,228 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in San Antonio | $127,841 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.