Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
15% cheaper
San Antonio is 15% more affordable than Minneapolis. A $75,000 salary in Minneapolis is equivalent to $63,679 in San Antonio.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Minnesota salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Minneapolis has a housing index of 112 while San Antonio sits at 78 (national average = 100). The median home in Minneapolis costs $310,000 compared to $250,000 in San Antonio, a difference of $60,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Minneapolis versus $1,200 in San Antonio.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Minneapolis scores 104 while San Antonio scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Minneapolis (105) are higher than San Antonio (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Minneapolis is $64,285 compared to $53,420 in San Antonio. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in San Antonio.
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