Cost Index: 90 · Below Average

Cost of Living in San Antonio

Median income in San Antonio is $49,000/year ($4,083/month). Here is how to budget every dollar.

Average Rent in San Antonio

$900

Studio

$1,050

1 Bedroom

$1,300

2 Bedrooms

Monthly Budget Breakdown: $4,083/month

How to allocate the median San Antonio income of $49,000/year after taxes.

Housing

$1,050

26%

Food & Groceries

$410

10%

Transportation

$380

9%

Utilities

$190

5%

Healthcare

$205

5%

Entertainment

$245

6%

Personal & Other

$205

5%

Savings

$1,398

34%

Total

$4,083

100%

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Affordable Neighborhoods in San Antonio

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Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills offer excellent schools at moderate San Antonio prices

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The Westside and Southside offer the most affordable housing in the metro

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The Pearl District is walkable and trendy but comes at a premium

Money-Saving Tips for San Antonio

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No state income tax means more take-home pay compared to most states

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H-E-B grocery stores offer some of the lowest prices in the country

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Take advantage of free attractions like the San Antonio Missions and River Walk

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