Cost of Living in Northern Hills, San Antonio, TX

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2%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
4%
Housing NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Northern Hills San Antonio Texas
Cost of living989592
Goods & Services999996
Groceries959596
Health care10510594
Housing1049283
Transportation939392
Utilities8585104
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Northern Hills is 6% higher than the San Antonio average
  • The cost of living in Northern Hills is 2% lower than the national average
  • Northern Hills housing is 4% higher than the national average
  • Texas general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
  • Texas state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Northern Hills

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Northern Hills Your current location Population: 2,903 A+ Avenida Guadalupe Neighborhood: 12.1mi / 19.4km away Population: 7,542 A+ Dellview Area Neighborhood: 9.1mi / 14.6km away Population: 12,342 A+ East Terrell Hills Neighborhood: 5.1mi / 8.2km away Population: 2,449 A+ Edison Neighborhood: 8.6mi / 13.9km away Population: 2,507 A+ Laddie Place And North Wilson Neighborhood: 10.3mi / 16.6km away Population: 5,351 A+ Los Angeles Heights-Keystone Neighborhood: 9.7mi / 15.7km away Population: 9,352 A+ Lafayette Place Neighborhood: 10.0mi / 16.1km away Population: 331 A+ Donaldson Terrace Neighborhood: 11.6mi / 18.6km away Population: 4,964 A+ Five Points Neighborhood: 10.4mi / 16.7km away Population: 1,028 A+ Loma Vista Neighborhood: 12.4mi / 20.0km away Population: 3,021 A+ Los Jardines Neighborhood: 13.9mi / 22.4km away Population: 3,569 A+ Memorial Heights Neighborhood: 12.9mi / 20.8km away Population: 3,100 A+ Bitters Enclave Neighborhood: 4.3mi / 6.9km away Population: NaN A+ Bluff Creek Neighborhood: 4.2mi / 6.8km away Population: NaN A+ Enchanted Village-Greater Harmony Hills Neighborhood: 5.9mi / 9.5km away Population: NaN A+ Hampshire House Neighborhood: 5.6mi / 9.0km away Population: NaN A+ Hill Country Villas Neighborhood: 4.2mi / 6.7km away Population: NaN A+ Dignowity Hill Neighborhood: 10.3mi / 16.5km away Population: 3,459 A+ Dignowity Hill-St Paul Square Neighborhood: 10.8mi / 17.3km away Population: NaN A+ Eastgate Neighborhood: 9.3mi / 15.0km away Population: 113 A+ Government Hill Alliance Neighborhood: 9.2mi / 14.8km away Population: 4,717 A+ Harvard Place-Eastlawn Neighborhood: 9.7mi / 15.5km away Population: 3,738 A+ Jefferson Heights Neighborhood: 10.0mi / 16.1km away Population: 3,041 A+ Encino Bluff Neighborhood: 5.5mi / 8.9km away Population: NaN A+ Roseheart Neighborhood: 4.2mi / 6.7km away Population: NaN A+
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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Household$65,099$5,425$1,519$1,953

          Texas Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          Texas 6.25% 8.25%

          Texas Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          Texas 0% 0%

          Goods & Services

          Item San Antonio National avg. Difference
          Haircut $20.78$24.2614.4%
          Beauty Salon $43.67$45.564.2%
          Toothpaste $3.60$3.702.7%
          Shampoo $1.06$1.2817.2%
          Movie $9.50$12.1321.7%
          Bowling $13.70$18.0023.9%

          Groceries

          Item San Antonio National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $4.93$5.8415.6%
          Fried Chicken $1.57$1.570.1%
          Milk $4.57$4.672.2%
          Potatoes $4.55$4.937.7%
          Pizza $11.32$12.096.3%
          Beer $10.50$10.410.8%

          Health Care

          Item San Antonio National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $132.00$125.685.0%
          Doctor $171.14$135.7826.0%
          Dentist $108.33$113.294.4%
          Ibuprofen $10.16$10.654.7%
          Lipitor $481.60$468.602.8%

          Housing

          Item San Antonio National avg. Difference
          Home Price $156,700.00$184,700.0015.2%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $1,951.07$2,346.6916.9%
          Apartment Rent $1,025.00$949.008.0%

          Transportation

          Item San Antonio National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $3.03$3.4612.4%
          Tire Balancing $57.20$59.924.5%

          Utilities

          Item San Antonio National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $217.71$193.9912.2%
          Phone $201.97$192.255.1%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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