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3%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
8%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Northern Heights San Antonio Texas
Cost of living9710094
Groceries9810298
Health care9810398
Housing929383
Transportation9710798
Utilities101101103
Lifestyle & Entertainment10210098
Household Items9910298
Education & Childcare9810898
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Northern Heights is 3% higher than the San Antonio average
  • The cost of living in Northern Heights is 3% lower than the national average
  • Northern Heights housing is 8% lower 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

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      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.