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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 94.7 in San Antonio, TX in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 0.4% more expensive than San Antonio; housing rents differ by 16% (79.0 vs 94.6). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $74,707 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) | St. Louis | San Antonio | St. Louis vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 94.7 | +0.4% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 93.8 | +6.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 94.6 | -16.4% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 82.2 | -14.9% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 96.2 | +2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 96.1 | -5.3% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in San Antonio | $49,804 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in San Antonio | $99,609 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in San Antonio | $149,413 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.