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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Wichita Falls, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Fort Worth, TX area

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You'd spend $181/month more in San Antonio, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $152.2K in San Antonio, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 2.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$181
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$2.2K
Per year

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

Wichita Falls, TX

Population:103K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$180K

San Antonio, TX

Population:1547K
Cost Index:102
Median Home:$215K

Wichita Falls, TX

The Lone Star State

103K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 103K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas 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: Wichita Falls, TX vs San Antonio, TX

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 11.6%
Wichita Falls, TX
$1,881
San Antonio, TX
$2,100
Difference
$218
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 7.1%
Wichita Falls, TX
$1,201
San Antonio, TX
$1,287
Difference
$85.79
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 10.3%
Wichita Falls, TX
$587
San Antonio, TX
$527
Difference
$60.58
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 2.1%
Wichita Falls, TX
$1,613
San Antonio, TX
$1,647
Difference
$34.53
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 6.2%
Wichita Falls, TX
$528
San Antonio, TX
$496
Difference
$32.85
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 2.7%
Wichita Falls, TX
$889
San Antonio, TX
$913
Difference
$24.24
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$652
To$1,110
โ†‘ $458
1 Bed
From$723
To$1,210
โ†‘ $487
2 Bed
From$890
To$1,470
โ†‘ $580
3 Bed
From$1,216
To$1,890
โ†‘ $674
Wichita Falls, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $810โ€“$1,020/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.

$6,700
Monthly in Wichita Falls, TX
$6,969
Monthly in San Antonio, TX
$270
Difference

Home Values

Wichita Falls
San Antonio
$180K
Median Value
$215K
โ†“ -0.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.9%
โ†‘ +34.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +16.7%
$77K - $243K
Price Range
$107K - $905K

Homes in San Antonio are 20% more expensive than Wichita Falls

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

Wichita Falls, 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

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

Wichita Falls, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Wichita Falls
San Antonio
54 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
35.5%
Good Air Days
47.5%
99 High
Climate Risk
99 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
94 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
105 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
94 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
105 days

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