Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
San Antonio is 23% more affordable than Tacoma. A $75,000 salary in Tacoma is equivalent to $57,692 in San Antonio.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Washington salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. San Antonio has a housing index of 78 while Tacoma sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in San Antonio costs $250,000 compared to $400,000 in Tacoma, a difference of $150,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in San Antonio versus $1,600 in Tacoma.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: San Antonio scores 93 while Tacoma scores 105.
Healthcare costs in San Antonio (95) are lower than Tacoma (106). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in San Antonio is $53,420 compared to $58,974 in Tacoma. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in San Antonio.
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