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Waco vs San Antonio
Waco and San Antonio
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in San Antonio are above the US rate in this release, 7.8 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Waco to San Antonio
In 2022-2023, 153 households filed a move from Waco to San Antonio (about 236 people, average adjusted gross income $52,346). 116 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,108 in Waco and $1,049 in San Antonio. Waco has no state tax on wages. San Antonio has no state tax on wages. Local pay in San Antonio is 93% of the national level for the same work, against 84% in Waco.
San Antonio averages 220 sunny days, with July highs around 95°F and January nights around 40°F. Waco is 221 sunny days, 95°F in July, 37°F in January. Commutes average 27 minutes in San Antonio and 22 in Waco.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 153 households moved Waco → San Antonio (about 236 people, average AGI $52,346). 116 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Waco and San Antonio changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 202 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,750–$3,250
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,200
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is San Antonio cheaper than Waco after tax and rent?
No. San Antonio leaves about $6 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,108 in Waco and $1,049 in San Antonio.
Does San Antonio have state income tax?
San Antonio is in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Waco to San Antonio?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.