Houston, TX vs San Antonio, TX

San Antonio is moderately more affordable than Houston, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Houston scores 96 compared to 89 for San Antonio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Houston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Houston is $1,313/month compared to $1,258/month in San Antonio — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: San Antonio is more affordable at $219,700 median vs $253,400.

Median household income in Houston is $62,894 compared to $62,917 in San Antonio. Looking at affordability, residents of Houston spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 24% in San Antonio.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (71.1°F vs 69.6°F). Houston receives more rainfall at 55.6" per year compared to 32.4" in San Antonio.