Moving from St. Louis to San Antonio?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in San Antonio, you'd need to earn:
$74,694/year
▼ $306 less than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $74,694 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,047 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,631 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,083 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$0 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $60,933 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -0.4% in San Antonio
- Housing is +19.7% in San Antonio
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $3,349/year in taxes in San Antonio
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~793 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to San Antonio
| Your St. Louis Salary | San Antonio Equivalent | Difference | San Antonio Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,837 | -$163 | $34,048 |
| $50,000 | $49,796 | -$204 | $42,050 |
| $60,000 | $59,755 | -$245 | $50,052 |
| $75,000 | $74,694 | -$306 | $60,933 |
| $100,000 | $99,592 | -$408 | $78,449 |
| $150,000 | $149,388 | -$612 | $112,860 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and San Antonio Compare
Housing (20% more expensive in San Antonio)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in San Antonio rents for $979/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $315,000 in San Antonio vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Texas has no state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to San Antonio would save you about $3,349/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
San Antonio's overall cost of living is 0.4% lower than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, San Antonio: 94.7.
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