San Antonio, TX
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$62,200
across all roles
Cost Index
84
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,220/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is San Antonio?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.69× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 84 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,539/mo, San Antonio is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
84
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,220
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,539
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$51,740
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.69×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
589
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in San Antonio
By gross annual salary
- $226,660
- $225,650
- 3.Dentists$220,270
- $200,830
- $170,130
- $164,960
- $160,900
- $146,450
- $146,380
- $145,080
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $11,544/mo
- $11,482/mo
- 3.Dentists$11,155/mo
- $9,972/mo
- $8,105/mo
- $7,790/mo
- $7,543/mo
- $6,664/mo
- $6,660/mo
- $6,581/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in San Antonio
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.