Cost of Living in San Antonio, TX
Population 1,458,954 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
With a population over half a million, San Antonio functions as the economic anchor for a much larger metropolitan region.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in San Antonio
The median home value in San Antonio is $219,700 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,258/month, 4% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,917/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.3°F and lows of 58.9°F. Overall, San Antonio has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 63 | 68 | 74 | 80 | 87 | 92 | 95 | 96 | 90 | 82 | 72 | 65 |
| Low °F | 41 | 45 | 52 | 58 | 66 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 42 |
| Precip" | 1.96 | 1.74 | 2.31 | 2.42 | 4.40 | 3.28 | 2.41 | 2.15 | 3.88 | 3.75 | 2.08 | 2.00 |
| Snow" | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in San Antonio, TX?
San Antonio has a cost index of 82 (100 = national average). It is 18% below the national average.
What is average rent in San Antonio, TX?
The median gross rent in San Antonio is $1,258 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in San Antonio?
The median home value in San Antonio is $219,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in San Antonio?
The median household income in San Antonio is $62,917 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in San Antonio, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in San Antonio is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is San Antonio, TX affordable?
Yes, San Antonio is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 82 — about 18% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in San Antonio?
San Antonio has average high temperatures of 80.3°F and average lows of 58.9°F. Annual precipitation is 32.4". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
San Antonio at a Glance
- Population
- 1,458,954
- Median Income
- $62,917
- Home Value
- $219,700
- Median Rent
- $1,258/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 80.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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