Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Kent, WA
VS
San Antonio, TX
🏆 San Antonio leads 13 of 23 categories
Kent
Washington
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$86,966 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
129⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
135,169
San Antonio
Texas
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
93.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,593
Violent Crime Index
156⚠ High
Population
1,445,662 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Kent, WA
Pros
Households earn $27,373 more per year on average
18% less violent crime than San Antonio
Cooler summers — July highs near 78°F vs 94°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $478,400
Higher rents — median is $1,742/mo
Violent crime (489.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 19% higher than San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Pros
Homes cost $280k less ($198,000 vs $478,400)
Rent averages $553/mo less ($1,189 vs $1,742)
19% cheaper overall cost of living than Kent
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.7 pts lower (5.9%)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 63°F vs 48°F
Cons
Median income trails Kent by $27,373/yr
Violent crime (594.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4623.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Kent
Median Income
$27,373
$86,966 vs $59,593/yr
Kent
Violent Crime
18% lower
489.7 vs 594.1 per 100k
San Antonio
Cost of Living
19% cheaper
COL index 93.7 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
San Antonio
Median Home Value
$280k less
$198,000 vs $478,400
San Antonio
Unemployment
1.7 pp lower
5.9% vs 7.6% unemployment
San Antonio
Summer Heat
15.7°F warmer
July avg high 94.0°F vs 78.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Kent, WA | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 93.7 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $478,400⚠ High | $198,000 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,742⚠ High | $1,189 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $86,966 ✓ Higher | $59,593 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6%⚠ High | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.5 min⚠ High | 24.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.1% ✓ Higher | 9.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 149⚠ High ✓ Safer | 182⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 129⚠ High ✓ Safer | 156⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 180⚠ High ✓ Safer | 220⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (88) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.0:1 | 14.2:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.9% ✓ Higher | 27.7% |
| High School or Higher | 87.1% ✓ Higher | 83.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Kent School District | NORTHSIDE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 48.4°F | 63.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 78.3°F | 94.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.7" | 34.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.3" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 135,169 | 1,445,662 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.7 ✓ Older | 34.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.8% ✓ Higher | 51.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% ✓ More | 24.1% |
| Over 65 | 10.8% | 12.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kent's cost of living index is 113.0 vs San Antonio's 93.7 (US average = 100).
San Antonio is 19% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, San Antonio leads 13 of 23 categories. Kent wins 10 and San Antonio wins 13. 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 Kent to San Antonio or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($478,400 vs $198,000 median home), income ($86,966 vs $59,593), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Kent, WA and San Antonio, TX are about 1,769 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.