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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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

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You'd spend $211/month more in San Antonio, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $152.5K in San Antonio, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 2.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$211
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$2.5K
Per year

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

Kingsport, TN

Population:57K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$272K

San Antonio, TX

Population:1547K
Cost Index:103
Median Home:$215K

Kingsport, TN

The Volunteer State

57K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Tennessee, this city has a population of 57K residents.

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

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: Kingsport, TN vs San Antonio, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 10.1%
Kingsport, TN
$1,907
San Antonio, TX
$2,100
Difference
$192
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 7.6%
Kingsport, TN
$1,196
San Antonio, TX
$1,287
Difference
$91.24
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 5.3%
Kingsport, TN
$1,565
San Antonio, TX
$1,647
Difference
$82.23
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 12.1%
Kingsport, TN
$599
San Antonio, TX
$527
Difference
$72.71
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 4.5%
Kingsport, TN
$957
San Antonio, TX
$913
Difference
$43.35
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 4.3%
Kingsport, TN
$518
San Antonio, TX
$496
Difference
$22.08
less

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$575
To$1,110
โ†‘ $535
1 Bed
From$659
To$1,210
โ†‘ $551
2 Bed
From$837
To$1,470
โ†‘ $633
3 Bed
From$1,074
To$1,890
โ†‘ $816
Kingsport, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $780โ€“$780/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.

$6,742
Monthly in Kingsport, TN
$6,969
Monthly in San Antonio, TX
$228
Difference

Home Values

Kingsport
San Antonio
$272K
Median Value
$215K
โ†‘ +0.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.9%
โ†‘ +48.1%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +16.7%
$272K
Price Range
$107K - $905K

Homes in San Antonio are 21% less expensive than Kingsport

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†’ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Kingsport, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee 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

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

Kingsport, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

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

Kingsport
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 Tennessee and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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