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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ High Point, NC โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Winston-Salem, NC area

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You'd spend $297/month more in San Antonio, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $153.6K in San Antonio, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 4.0%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$297
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$3.6K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

High Point, NC

Population:117K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$206K

San Antonio, TX

Population:1547K
Cost Index:104
Median Home:$215K

High Point, NC

The Tar Heel State

117K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in North Carolina, this city has a population of 117K residents.

San Antonio, TX

The Lone Star State

1.5M
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 1.5M residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: High Point, NC vs San Antonio, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 11.3%
High Point, NC
$1,886
San Antonio, TX
$2,100
Difference
$213
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 8.8%
High Point, NC
$1,182
San Antonio, TX
$1,287
Difference
$104
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 6.4%
High Point, NC
$1,548
San Antonio, TX
$1,647
Difference
$99.56
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 11.6%
High Point, NC
$596
San Antonio, TX
$527
Difference
$69.38
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 4.0%
High Point, NC
$951
San Antonio, TX
$913
Difference
$38.04
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 3.7%
High Point, NC
$515
San Antonio, TX
$496
Difference
$19.21
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$945
To$1,110
โ†‘ $165
1 Bed
From$986
To$1,210
โ†‘ $224
2 Bed
From$1,087
To$1,470
โ†‘ $383
3 Bed
From$1,396
To$1,890
โ†‘ $494
High Point, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,400/mo

San Antonio, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $840โ€“$1,770/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,678
Monthly in High Point, NC
$6,969
Monthly in San Antonio, TX
$291
Difference

Home Values

High Point
San Antonio
$206K
Median Value
$215K
โ†‘ +0.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.9%
โ†‘ +34.5%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +16.7%
$134K - $296K
Price Range
$107K - $905K

Homes in San Antonio are 5% more expensive than High Point

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $7.1K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$594
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.7%
Rate difference

High Point, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

San Antonio, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

High Point, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

San Antonio, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

High Point
San Antonio
47 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
57.4%
Good Air Days
47.5%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
99 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
105 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
105 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between North Carolina and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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