Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
San Antonio is 10% more affordable than Orlando. A $75,000 salary in Orlando is equivalent to $67,500 in San Antonio.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Orlando has a housing index of 104 while San Antonio sits at 78 (national average = 100). The median home in Orlando costs $320,000 compared to $250,000 in San Antonio, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,650 in Orlando versus $1,200 in San Antonio.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Orlando scores 103 while San Antonio scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Orlando (96) are higher than San Antonio (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Orlando is $48,080 compared to $53,420 in San Antonio. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in San Antonio.
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