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🏡 What it costs to live in San Antonio

Cost of living in San Antonio
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The overall cost of living in SATX is lower than the national average.
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With San Antonio constantly growing and undertaking multiple high-profile developments this year, we figured it was time to talk about the cost of planting some roots in the Alamo City.

The median household income in Bexar County is $62,169 according to the US Census Bureau. State-wide, Texas ranks No. 24 in the country for median income at ~$66,963 per household.

The overall cost of living in the 210 is lower than the national average and lower than the rest of the state.

In San Antonio, the cost of healthcare is lower compared to other parts of the state + the US. The cost of groceries, housing, transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses in the city have lower average costs than other cities in Texas and the country overall.

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The overall cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average.

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💵 Breaking down the numbers

Hypothetically speaking, if you live in a household that brings in $50,000 annually — according to experts — you shouldn’t spend more than 30% of your monthly gross income on rent. Don’t worry, we did the math for you — your max monthly rent budget would be $1,250. The average monthly rent for an apartment in San Antonio is $1,304 — putting you over budget.

According to a recent study by Attom Data Solutions, it’s actually more affordable to buy a home in Bexar County than to rent.

The Alamo City also has entities such as the San Antonio Housing Authority + other government-funded programs to help develop more affordable units.
See how SATX compares to ATX
Asked

What would you tell someone who is considering moving here about the cost of living?
A. Prepare yourself for sticker shock - it’s expensive
B. Prices are reasonable - not exorbitant, not cheap
C. This is a really affordable city to live
Let us know
Events
Friday, Nov. 10
  • Food and Toy Drive | Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12 | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Clear Light Coffee Co., 2191 N.W. Military Hwy., Ste. 2169, San Antonio | Free | Bring a non-perishable food item or a new toy, and receive a 20% discount on your purchase.
  • Veterans Day Breakfast | Friday, Nov. 10 | 7:30-8:30 a.m. | SAWS Headquarters, 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281, San Antonio | Free | Join the flag raising ceremony followed by a breakfast in the cafe.
Saturday, Nov. 11
  • Hot Girl Walk Market | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Brick, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio | Free | Lace up your shoes in Southtown for a walk, coffee, live music, and local shopping.
  • Yanaguana Indian Art Festival | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio | Free | Explore traditions of Native American communities with live performances, storytelling, artist demonstrations, pottery + carving, and more.
Sunday, Nov. 12
  • Bubble + Bagels Brunch | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 10:15 a.m. | Thompson San Antonio, 115 Lexington Ave., San Antonio | $109.86 | Enjoy lox + bagel boards, fresh fruits, and mimosas while floating down the San Antonio River.
  • Sunday Makers Market | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Good Kind, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Shop this weekly market featuring local vendors, brunch, a full bar, and a live DJ.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Today Is
Civic
  • CPS Energy is hosting a public board of trustees meeting on Monday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. at its headquarters (500 McCullough). Check out the agenda and make sure to bring a government-issued ID to enter. Can’t attend in person? Check into the livestream.
Environment
  • The San Antonio River Authority’s (SARA) Environmental Sciences Department has reintroduced mussels to their native home of the San Antonio River. The team discovered 13 species of mussels across the 250-miles of river. Check out SARA’s Instagram for additional data and future results.
Food
  • San Antonio’s Asian-inspired beer garden, Wurst Behavior, is hosting its last Free Food Friday today at 7 p.m. Stop by The Last Souper for house-made pho and catch its happy hour before the freebie begins from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Job
  • Speaking of delicious meals. Favor — H-E-B’s food delivery app — is seeking 10 Texans to join its Order-In Experts team. The team is tasked with discovering the best dishes + cuisines in their city. And the best part? Free food. The deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 1.
Concert
  • The San Antonio Philharmonic’s 2023-2024 season is in full swing. Be sure to catch its next shows on Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2. The performances will feature Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martine as she performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Individual tickets start at $55.
Health
Drink
  • Your new first drink of the night: ZBiotics, a probiotic engineered by PhD microbiologists to break down the byproduct of alcohol. Try it to wake up feeling refreshed tomorrow.*
Correction
  • We forgot to mention a key detail in our Kid-Friendly Activities City Guide about Morgan’s Wonderland. The theme park is currently undergoing renovations and is closed to the public. According to its calendar, the park will reopen on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Thank you reader Christine B. for the feedback.
 
Announced

City of San Antonio 🤝 Big Sun Solar

City of San Antonio approves largest local government solar project
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Big Sun Solar wins $30 million contract from the City of San Antonio. | Photo by Big Sun SOlar
The San Antonio City Council awarded local solar company, Big Sun Solar, a $30 million contract to install roof top, parking, and park canopy solar photovoltaic systems at 42 city facilities. The new agreement will move the city closer to its 2040 goal of zero net energy for all municipal buildings.

The benefits

In addition to the energy-saving costs these are the other pro’s of this partnership:
  • The project is expected to offset an estimated 11% of the City’s electricity usage.
  • 23 installations will be parking canopies powering on-site operations and provide shade + hail protection.
  • Creation of more than 15 full-time jobs.
To further boost San Antonio’s economy, Big Sun Solar is partnering with the St. Phillip’s College Solar Apprenticeship Program to give students on-the-job training, creating a pipeline of post-graduate careers.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Nicholas
From the editor
It has been a busy week over here, and I’ve had a couple of San Antonio firsts. I saw my first musical at the Majestic Theatre, ANNIE, and I was able to attend Cirque du Soleil’s “BAZZAR.” Each event was amazing, and I highly recommend you see them before they leave.
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