Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
3% cheaper
San Antonio is 3% more affordable than Lexington. A $75,000 salary in Lexington 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: Kentucky salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Lexington has a housing index of 82 while San Antonio sits at 78 (national average = 100). The median home in Lexington costs $245,000 compared to $250,000 in San Antonio, a difference of $5,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Lexington versus $1,200 in San Antonio.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Lexington scores 96 while San Antonio scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Lexington (94) are lower than San Antonio (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Lexington is $55,648 compared to $53,420 in San Antonio. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in San Antonio.
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