Moving from San Antonio, TX to Austin, TX

Straight-line distance: 74 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$512 – $777
2-3 bedroom$1,621 – $2,449
4+ bedroom house$3,032 – $4,573

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Austin compares to San Antonio

San Antonio's median home value is $198,000 — 57% lower than Austin's $461,500.

Median household income is $59,593 in San Antonio versus $86,556 in Austin.

Typical rent runs $1,189 in San Antonio and $1,549 in Austin.

On housing costs, San Antonio, TX looks more affordable than Austin, TX — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricSan Antonio, TXAustin, TX
Population1,445,662958,202
Median home value$198,000$461,500
Median household income$59,593$86,556
Median gross rent$1,189$1,549
Climate risk (FEMA)Relatively HighRelatively High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.