San Antonio, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 94.3, which is 5.7 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,324 per month, while the typical home is valued around $235,700. Households earn a median of $65,056 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 71. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$65,056
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,324
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$235,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
94.3
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,077
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,177
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,426
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,830
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
94.3
Goods
92.9
Rents / Housing
94.2
Services
88.4
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $127,930 |
| Registered Nurse | $89,300 |
| Elementary Teacher | $58,340 |
| Electrician | $55,520 |
| Accountant | $86,140 |
| Plumber | $58,510 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $308,360 |
| Civil Engineer | $94,930 |
| Operations Manager | $118,880 |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,670 |
| Health Services Manager | $122,710 |
| Truck Driver | $52,980 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $138,910 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
1,479,835
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Census ACS
71.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
68
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,285
Per month
Avg Home Value
$246,520
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78015 | — | $1,485 | $474,600 |
| ZIP 78023 | — | $1,561 | $374,800 |
| ZIP 78056 | — | — | $469,800 |
| ZIP 78073 | — | $1,029 | $143,400 |
| ZIP 78109 | — | $1,471 | $219,100 |
| ZIP 78112 | — | $1,167 | $113,100 |
| ZIP 78154 | — | $1,596 | $273,200 |
| ZIP 78201 | — | $983 | $164,600 |
| ZIP 78202 | — | $1,066 | $208,900 |
| ZIP 78203 | — | $877 | $106,800 |
Showing top 10 of 68 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
53°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.4
poor
Hospitals
19
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
82.4%
San Antonio has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 94.3. The US national average is 100, so San Antonio is 5.7 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in San Antonio is $1,324 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in San Antonio is $65,056 per year.
The median home value in San Antonio is $235,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
San Antonio has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 71.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
