Side-by-side
Houston vs San Antonio
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Houston, TX60 | San Antonio, TX67 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 60 | 67 |
| Affordability | 93 | 97 |
| Housing | 51 | 72 |
| Jobs | 41 | 55 |
| Safety | 15 | 28 |
| Climate | 95 | 92 |
| Amenities | 68 | 58 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,780 | $3,548 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,190 | $1,063 |
| Median home value | $253,400 | $219,700 |
| Median HH income | $62,894 | $62,917 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 3.6% |
| Population | 2.3M | 1.5M |
| Summer high / winter low | 94° / 45° | 96° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 220 |