Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas
Bexar County, TX
Part of the San Antonio Metro Area
Population 2,037,344 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in San Antonio
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in San Antonio
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in San Antonio
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in San Antonio
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in San Antonio
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in San Antonio
State and local tax rates for Texas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in San Antonio
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for San Antonio
What it costs to live in San Antonio each month.
- Rent $1,231
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $483
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,501
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $825
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,907
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $825
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about San Antonio
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, Texas, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,231 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,501 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,907 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, Texas, the average household income is $70,571 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,582 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in San Antonio?
The estimated cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is approximately $3,102 per month for a single person, $4,467 for a couple, $7,015 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in San Antonio?
The combined sales tax rate in San Antonio, Texas is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is San Antonio an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in San Antonio, Texas would need approximately $3,102 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $70,571 per year ($5,881 per month). San Antonio has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in San Antonio?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in San Antonio, Texas is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in San Antonio?
The average home value in San Antonio, Texas is $244,100, with average annual property taxes of $4,429, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does San Antonio compare to other areas?
You can compare San Antonio, Texas with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. San Antonio is in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP