Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
3% cheaper
San Antonio is 3% more affordable than Kansas City. A $75,000 salary in Kansas City is equivalent to $72,581 in San Antonio.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Missouri salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Kansas City has a housing index of 80 while San Antonio sits at 78 (national average = 100). The median home in Kansas City costs $220,000 compared to $250,000 in San Antonio, a difference of $30,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Kansas City versus $1,200 in San Antonio.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Kansas City scores 97 while San Antonio scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Kansas City (96) are higher than San Antonio (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Kansas City is $57,478 compared to $53,420 in San Antonio. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in San Antonio.
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