Moving to San Antonio, TX
City Overview
Cost of Living
88
Avg Temperature
59°–80°F
State Income Tax
None
Population
1.5M
Rich Tex-Mex culture, the iconic River Walk, and a laid-back pace make San Antonio one of the most livable big cities in Texas. Military presence is strong, and the cost of living stays refreshingly low.
Average Moving Costs to San Antonio
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,581 mi | $2,984–$4,699 | $1,682–$2,948 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,202 mi | $2,701–$4,257 | $1,467–$2,681 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,053 mi | $2,566–$4,050 | $1,384–$2,578 |
| Houston, TX | 189 mi | $2,045–$3,209 | $895–$1,970 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 847 mi | $2,435–$3,843 | $1,266–$2,433 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,505 mi | $2,828–$4,477 | $1,639–$2,894 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,126 mi | $2,649–$4,175 | $1,424–$2,628 |
| Dallas, TX | 252 mi | $2,096–$3,289 | $929–$2,015 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,451 mi | $2,906–$4,576 | $1,608–$2,857 |
| Austin, TX | 74 mi | $1,250–$2,156 | $226–$632 |
Neighborhoods in San Antonio
Alamo Heights
A popular neighborhood in San Antonio, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
King William
A popular neighborhood in San Antonio, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Stone Oak
A popular neighborhood in San Antonio, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Monte Vista
A popular neighborhood in San Antonio, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Pearl District
A popular neighborhood in San Antonio, TX for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in San Antonio
Cost of Living Index
12% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,100/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,400/mo
Moving to San Antonio from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,581 miles
Full-Service
$2,984–$4,699
From Los Angeles, CA
1,202 miles
Full-Service
$2,701–$4,257
From Chicago, IL
1,053 miles
Full-Service
$2,566–$4,050
From Houston, TX
189 miles
Full-Service
$2,045–$3,209
From Phoenix, AZ
847 miles
Full-Service
$2,435–$3,843
From Philadelphia, PA
1,505 miles
Full-Service
$2,828–$4,477
From San Diego, CA
1,126 miles
Full-Service
$2,649–$4,175
From Dallas, TX
252 miles
Full-Service
$2,096–$3,289
From San Jose, CA
1,451 miles
Full-Service
$2,906–$4,576
From Austin, TX
74 miles
Full-Service
$1,250–$2,156
From Jacksonville, FL
1,010 miles
Full-Service
$2,511–$3,971
From Fort Worth, TX
240 miles
Full-Service
$2,076–$3,260