San Antonio, Texas
In San Antonio, Texas, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.77 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.29 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,392, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. San Antonio's cost-of-living index of 92 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.77
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,392
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$12.50
Combo meal
Electricity
15.69¢
per kWh · ~$141/mo
Car Insurance
$240/mo
$2,880/yr
Median Household Income
$70,571
32.8% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
USDA national avg
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
Whole milk
$4.10 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
White sandwich bread
$1.84 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
80/20 blend
$6.75 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
Boneless skinless
$2.04 BLS avg
Regular Gasoline
State average per gallon
$3.62 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular GasolineState average per gallon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +12.0% |
| Eggs (dozen)USDA national avg | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon)Whole milk | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Bread (loaf)White sandwich bread | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Ground Beef (lb)80/20 blend | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Chicken Breast (lb)Boneless skinless | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$12.50
Casual Dining
$24.40
Monthly Spend
$367.32
+5.35% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's Big Mac
2022: $5.15
$7.17
+39.2%Chipotle Burrito Bowl
2022: $9.25
$12.31
+33.1%Starbucks Latte
2022: $5.45
$6.71
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Average 1BR: $1,141/mo · 2BR: $1,643/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
932k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,267
$66k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$71k
household median
Employment by Sector — San Antonio
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$55k/yr
~$59k/yr
~$80k/yr
~$29k/yr
~$102k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 48029
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,967/wk · $102k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$551/wk · $29k/yr
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