San Antonio, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia, are two lively cities with distinctive characters, making them attractive destinations to relocate to or visit. Here, we will compare these two cities considering crime/safety, weather, cost of living, education, economy, infrastructure, industries and occupations, real-estate, neighborhoods, public transit, taxes, culture and food, sports teams, geographical conditions, and healthcare.
Distance between
San Antonio, TX and
Atlanta, GA : 881.0 miles
San Antonio's population is larger by 192%. Its population has grown by 307,207 people (26.8%) since 2000. The population of Atlanta has grown by 79,987 people (19.2%) during that time.
San Antonio's crime rates are slightly higher than the national average, but it really depends on the neighborhood as downtown tends to be safer. Atlanta has similar levels of crime, with pockets of high and low rates. It's worth researching specific neighborhoods in both cities to understand crime rates and precautions more accurately. Tourists generally feel safe in the popular regions of both cities.
City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes and violent crime more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities. (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 301.1)
City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes and violent crime more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities. (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 301.1)
Sex Offenders
According to our data, there are 3,802 registered sex offenders living in San Antonio and 1,974 registered sex offenders living in . The ratio of residents to sex offenders in San Antonio is 393 to 1; the ratio in Atlanta is 239 to 1. The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents is a smaller in San Antonio than in Atlanta.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in San Antonio is generally lower than in Atlanta, which can be appealing to relocators. Categories like housing, groceries, healthcare, and transportation contribute to this difference. Atlanta, as a larger city with a broader economy, can be a bit pricier, though it still compares well to other major US cities.
Income Tax
Texas, including San Antonio, does not have a state income tax, which can be a significant financial factor for relocation. Georgia, including Atlanta, does levy a state income tax with rates ranging from 1% to 6%.
Property Tax
San Antonio has a higher property tax rate than Atlanta. However, home prices in San Antonio are often lower, so overall payments may be comparable between the two cities.
Sales Tax
Texas has a state sales tax of 6.25%, but local taxes in San Antonio can bring it up to 8.25%. Georgia's state sales tax is 4%, but with local taxes in Atlanta, it can be as high as 8.9%.
Income
Type
San Antonio
Atlanta
Estimated median household income
$54,923
$74,107
Estimated per capita income
$28,860
$55,051
Cost of living index (U.S. average is 100)
87.7
104.3
If you make $50,000 in San Antonio, you will have to make $59,464 in Atlanta to maintain the same standard of living.
Geographical Conditions
San Antonio is located in south-central Texas with a varied landscape featuring hills, rivers, and coastal plains. Atlanta is situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, providing a diverse natural backdrop.
Both cities are home to highly rated public and private schools, though Atlanta boasts Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology. San Antonio also offers excellent options in advanced education with the University of Texas at San Antonio and other institutions.
San Antonio's economy is driven by sectors like healthcare, tourism, and military/defense while Atlanta stands out in sectors like film, television, and IT. Well-established Fortune 500 companies like UPS, Home Depot, and Delta Air Lines are based in Atlanta, contributing to the viability of the city's job market.
Biggest Employers
In San Antonio, the biggest employers are H-E-B, the city government, and USAA. On the other side, The Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, and Coca-Cola are headquartered in Atlanta, employing thousands.
There were 6,567 building permits issued in San Antonio in 2012 (4973 more than in 2011) compared to 855 building permits issued in Atlanta in 2012 (628 more than in 2011).
In San Antonio (Bexar County), 51.6% voted for Democrats and 47.1% for Republicans in 2012 Presidential Election. In Atlanta (Fulton County), 64.3% voted for Democrats and 34.5% for Republicans.
Elections
Type
Democrats
Republicans
Other
Year
San Antonio
Atlanta
San Antonio
Atlanta
San Antonio
Atlanta
2020
58.3%
72.6%
40.1%
26.2%
1.5%
1.2%
2016
54.2%
67.8%
40.8%
26.9%
5.0%
5.3%
2012
51.6%
64.3%
47.1%
34.5%
1.4%
1.2%
2008
52.3%
67.2%
46.7%
32.2%
1.0%
0.6%
2004
44.5%
59.4%
55.0%
40.0%
0.6%
0.7%
2000
44.9%
57.9%
52.3%
39.9%
2.7%
2.2%
1996
49.7%
58.9%
44.6%
36.9%
5.7%
4.1%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregation
Type
Adherents
Congregations
Religion
San Antonio
Atlanta
San Antonio
Atlanta
CATHOLIC CHURCH
30.8%
9.9%
8.6%
2.4%
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
6.8%
7.9%
23.5%
14.7%
MUSLIM ESTIMATE
1.2%
1.4%
0.8%
1.7%
LUTHERAN CHURCH
0.7%
0.1%
1.0%
0.7%
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
0.6%
2.1%
1.6%
2.1%
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
0.6%
0.6%
2.2%
1.5%
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES IN THE USA
0.2%
0.8%
0.3%
1.1%
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
0.2%
1.2%
1.3%
1.5%
Weather
San Antonio experiences a semi-tropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers. It rarely sees snow and experiences a lower rainfall than many other US cities. Atlanta, on the other hand, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with all four seasons. Winters can get chilly, but snowfall is infrequent. Hot, humid summers in both cities share common ground.
Weather and climate
Type
San Antonio
Atlanta
Temperature - Average
68.7°F
61.7°F
Humidity - Average morning or afternoon humidity
74.9%
73.9%
Humidity - Differences between morning and afternoon humidity
37%
38%
Humidity - Maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
87%
87%
Humidity - Minimum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
50%
49%
Precipitation - Yearly average
32.2 in
51.4 in
Snowfall - Yearly average
1.2 in
4 in
Clouds - Number of days clear of clouds
17.5%
18.3%
Sunshine amount - Average
62.4%
65.6%
Sunshine amount - Differences during a year
24%
17%
Sunshine amount - Maximum monthly
72%
67%
Sunshine amount - Minimum monthly
48%
50%
Wind speed - Average
8.9 mph
9 mph
Average climate in San Antonio, Texas
Average climate in Atlanta, Georgia
Air pollution
Type
AQI
CO
NO2
OZONE
PB
PM10
PM25
SO2
Year
San Antonio
Atlanta
San Antonio
Atlanta
San Antonio
Atlanta
San Antonio
Atlanta
Atlanta
San Antonio
Atlanta
San Antonio
Atlanta
San Antonio
Atlanta
2018
83
84
N/A
0.27
4.9
N/A
25.6
24.7
N/A
N/A
N/A
17.5
8.0
10.6
0.2
0.8
2017
85
87
N/A
0.31
5.1
N/A
26.9
24.7
N/A
N/A
N/A
17.5
8.4
11.3
1.7
1.2
2016
79
105
N/A
0.31
5.2
N/A
25.7
25.9
N/A
N/A
N/A
17.2
8.2
11.1
0.8
1.0
2015
76
91
N/A
0.31
4.7
N/A
25.4
23.9
N/A
N/A
N/A
17.6
9.2
10.2
0.7
0.9
2014
84
88
N/A
0.31
5.5
N/A
27.3
24.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
18.4
9.5
9.1
0.6
1.1
2013
79
88
N/A
0.30
4.1
N/A
28.2
23.7
N/A
N/A
N/A
18.0
9.0
8.7
0.7
1.0
2012
77
109
N/A
0.33
4.5
N/A
27.5
26.2
N/A
N/A
18.1
19.5
9.2
9.8
N/A
1.1
2011
85
98
N/A
0.33
4.6
N/A
29.2
27.5
N/A
N/A
18.9
21.2
9.9
12.0
N/A
1.7
2010
75
102
0.21
0.35
7.2
N/A
25.8
25.8
N/A
N/A
17.1
18.5
9.2
12.5
N/A
1.9
2009
74
96
0.23
N/A
8.3
N/A
25.7
25.2
N/A
N/A
19.5
18.5
9.8
13.8
0.4
1.7
2008
84
99
0.26
0.53
9.3
15.3
26.8
31.2
0.003
N/A
19.8
22.5
10.1
16.3
0.5
2.5
2007
83
124
0.49
0.45
9.3
17.0
26.3
33.1
0.003
N/A
23.4
29.4
10.3
18.1
N/A
2.7
2006
86
129
0.51
0.58
9.7
17.9
32.7
31.3
0.003
N/A
24.8
22.9
9.8
19.7
N/A
3.4
2005
86
123
0.53
0.55
10.7
17.2
30.8
29.0
0.005
N/A
22.3
25.5
10.1
15.8
N/A
3.2
2004
76
118
0.48
0.54
10.4
16.9
29.6
28.8
0.004
N/A
22.4
22.9
N/A
14.6
N/A
2.8
2003
77
112
0.57
0.56
10.3
16.4
28.5
26.7
0.004
N/A
26.7
22.2
N/A
15.4
N/A
3.0
2002
88
120
0.52
0.60
11.2
19.4
30.3
27.9
N/A
N/A
N/A
23.2
N/A
13.1
N/A
3.0
2001
78
117
0.57
0.69
11.9
23.3
29.3
27.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
27.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.1
2000
82
132
0.52
0.50
11.7
22.9
29.6
31.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
28.4
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.2
Natural disasters
Type
San Antonio
Atlanta
Tornado activity compared to U.S. average
91.5%
159.5%
Earthquake activity compared to U.S. average
73.7%
153.4%
Natural disasters compared to U.S. average
21%
15%
Transportation
Public transportation is more amply provided in Atlanta with its MARTA system. San Antonio depends more on vehicular transport but is enhancing its VIA system.
Transport
Type
San Antonio
Atlanta
Amtrak stations
1
1
Amtrak stations nearby
1
1
FAA registered aircraft
987
1
FAA registered aircraft manufacturers and dealers
29
28
Means of transportation to work
Type
San Antonio
Atlanta
Bicycle
0.2%
0.5%
Bus
1.6%
2.1%
Carpooled
12.9%
7.6%
Car alone
81.9%
84%
Motorcycle
0.1%
0.1%
Railroad
0%
0.2%
Streetcar
0%
1.1%
Subway
0%
0.4%
Taxicab
0.1%
0.3%
Walked
1.6%
1.9%
Average travel time to work
Type
San Antonio
Atlanta
Average
27 min
34.9 min
Other means
23.4 min
24.4 min
Public transportation
43.5 min
47.8 min
Private vehicle occupancy
Type
San Antonio
Atlanta
Average
1.2
1.1
Drove alone
84.6%
92.5%
In 2 person carpool
10.4%
6.7%
In 3 person carpool
3.3%
0.6%
In 4 person carpool
1%
0.3%
In 5-6 person carpool
0.6%
0%
How many people usually rode to work in the car, truck or van.
Real Estate
Real estate in San Antonio is generally more affordable than in Atlanta, offering a lower median home price. Additionally, San Antonio's property tax rate is higher than Atlanta's, which needs to be considered.
Neighborhoods
Both cities feature diverse neighborhoods catering to various lifestyles. San Antonio's Alamo Heights and Stone Oak are sought after, while Atlanta's Buckhead and Midtown are trendy areas.
Houses and residents
Type
San Antonio
Atlanta
Houses
603,670
253,355
Average household size (people)
2.7
2.1
Median year apartment built
1987
1996
Median year house/condo built
1981
1976
Length of stay in the house since moving in
14.3 years
12.2 years
Houses occupied
549,245 (91%)
232,720 (91.9%)
Houses occupied by owners
290,123 (52.8%)
113,092 (48.6%)
Houses occupied by renters
259,122 (47.2%)
119,628 (51.4%)
Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units
$1,143
$1,226
Median monthly housing costs
$1,101
$1,504
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos
$189,213
$325,147
Estimated median house or condo value
$197,600
$375,500
Median numbers of rooms
5.1
4.5
Median number of rooms in apartments
4
3.5
Median number of rooms in houses and condos
6.2
6.2
Median house price - detached houses
$238,319
$585,854
Median house price - in 2-unit structures
$407,491
$359,451
Median house price - in 3-to-4-unit structures
$120,363
$453,504
Median house price - in 5 or more unit structures
$163,867
$356,868
Median house price - mobile homes
$105,850
$149,278
Median house price - Townhouses or other attached units
$188,542
$383,334
Median house price - All housing units
$234,615
$508,525
Median house age
37
34
Renting percentage
43.5%
55.1%
Housing density (houses/condos per square mile)
1,481.2
1,923
House value disparities
33.6%
36.3%
Household income disparities
44.7%
47.8%
Median household income for houses/condes with a mortgage
$87,382
$123,344
Median household income for apartments without a mortgage
$60,785
$75,939
Housing units without a mortgage
5,815 (3.5%)
1,022 (1.3%)
Housing units with both a second mortgage and home equity loan
6,350 (3.8%)
5,566 (7%)
Housing units with a mortgage
160,674 (96.5%)
78,250 (98.7%)
Housing units with a home equity loan
129 (0.1%)
58 (0.1%)
Housing units with a second mortgage
7,761 (4.7%)
7,203 (9.1%)
House/condo owner moved in on average (years ago)
13
7
House/condo renter moved in on average (years ago)
1
1
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities
2.1%
2%
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities
1.3%
1.5%
Housing units in structures
Housing units in structures
San Antonio
Atlanta
One, detached
60.4%
37.5%
One, attached
2.7%
6.6%
Two
2.2%
2.4%
3 or 4
4.9%
3.9%
5 to 9
7.8%
5.9%
10 to 19
8.5%
5.7%
20 to 49
5.4%
6.8%
50 or more
6.6%
30.7%
Mobile homes
1.5%
0.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business
46,328
15,892
State government workers
29,486
13,288
Unpaid family workers
657
550
Industries and Occupations
Tourism, manufacturing, and healthcare are key industries in San Antonio, providing many job opportunities. Atlanta is a significant business hub featuring media, logistics, professional and business services, and information technology.
Both cities offer excellent healthcare facilities. San Antonio is known for its military medical centers, and Atlanta is home to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and numerous renowned hospitals.
Health (county statistics)
Type
San Antonio
Atlanta
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
San Antonio has been developing its infrastructure, particularly in transit and downtown revitalization. Atlanta, known for housing one of the world's busiest airports, has well-established infrastructure, which includes impressive roads, bridges, and mass transit systems.
Infrastructure
Type
San Antonio
Atlanta
Hospitals
130
46
TV stations
30
22
Arenas or stadiums
2
6
Bank branches located here
333
235
Bank institutions located here
41
41
Main business address for public companies
23
85
Drinking water stations with no reported violations in the past
7
5
Drinking water stations with reported violations in the past
HMDA - Conventional home purchase loans - Applications denied
Year
San Antonio
Atlanta
1999
6,847
1,775
2000
2,930
1,902
2001
2,383
1,552
2002
2,313
1,683
2003
3,759
3,212
2004
5,180
4,962
2005
6,554
9,078
2006
6,983
10,866
2007
4,562
6,626
2008
1,781
2,140
2009
847
731
Culture and Food
San Antonio offers a blend of Mexican and Texan cultures, reflected in its food. The city is famous for its River Walk, filled with restaurants and shops. Atlanta is known for its southern hospitality and cuisine, with popular dishes like peach cobbler and fried chicken.
Sports Teams
Sports lovers will find plenty to cheer in both cities. San Antonio is home to the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, while Atlanta hosts the NBA's Hawks, the NFL's Falcons, and MLB's Braves.
San Antonio, TX
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