Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
26% cheaper
San Antonio is 26% more affordable than Newark. A $75,000 salary in Newark is equivalent to $55,785 in San Antonio.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: New Jersey salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Newark has a housing index of 149 while San Antonio sits at 78 (national average = 100). The median home in Newark costs $340,000 compared to $250,000 in San Antonio, a difference of $90,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Newark versus $1,200 in San Antonio.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Newark scores 103 while San Antonio scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Newark (105) are higher than San Antonio (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Newark is $40,014 compared to $53,420 in San Antonio. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in San Antonio.
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