Dallas, TX vs San Antonio, TX

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. San Antonio is 15.1% cheaper than Dallas. With a cost index of 89 vs 103, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from San Antonio to Dallas should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Dallas is $1,403/month compared to $1,258/month in San Antonio — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: San Antonio is more affordable at $219,700 median vs $295,300.

Median household income in Dallas is $67,760 compared to $62,917 in San Antonio (+7.7%). The higher salaries in Dallas partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dallas spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 24% in San Antonio.