Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Brockton, MA
VS
San Antonio, TX
🏆 San Antonio leads 16 of 23 categories
Brockton
Massachusetts
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$74,016 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
158⚠ High
Population
104,713
San Antonio
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
93.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,593
Violent Crime Index
156⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
1,445,662 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Brockton, MA
Pros
Households earn $14,423 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 94°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $364,700
Violent crime (599.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 18% higher than San Antonio
Higher rents — median is $1,446/mo
San Antonio, TX
Pros
Homes cost $167k less ($198,000 vs $364,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (5.9%)
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Brockton
Rent averages $257/mo less ($1,189 vs $1,446)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 63°F vs 39°F
Cons
Violent crime (594.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Brockton by $14,423/yr
Property crime (4623.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Brockton
Median Income
$14,423
$74,016 vs $59,593/yr
San Antonio
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 93.7 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
San Antonio
Median Home Value
$167k less
$198,000 vs $364,700
San Antonio
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
5.9% vs 8.2% unemployment
San Antonio
Summer Heat
9.8°F warmer
July avg high 94.0°F vs 84.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Brockton, MA | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 93.7 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $364,700⚠ High | $198,000 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,446⚠ High | $1,189 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $74,016 ✓ Higher | $59,593 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2%⚠ High | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High | 24.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 5.5% | 9.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 120⚠ High ✓ Safer | 182⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 158⚠ High | 156⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 64 ✓ Safer | 220⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (87) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.6:1 | 14.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.7% | 27.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 81.8% | 83.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Brockton | NORTHSIDE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 38.7°F | 63.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.2°F | 94.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.2" | 34.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 34.3" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 104,713 | 1,445,662 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.4 ✓ Older | 34.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.4% ✓ Higher | 51.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% ✓ More | 24.1% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 12.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Brockton's cost of living index is 111.6 vs San Antonio's 93.7 (US average = 100).
San Antonio is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, San Antonio leads 16 of 23 categories. Brockton wins 7 and San Antonio wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Brockton to San Antonio or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($364,700 vs $198,000 median home), income ($74,016 vs $59,593), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Brockton, MA and San Antonio, TX are about 1,760 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.