Median Home Price
$277,739.66
Median Rent
$1,583.64/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
14.6
Property Tax RateTIE
1.80%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
-2.6%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
-13.0%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$136,727
Median Home PriceBETTER
$252,852.54
Median RentBETTER
$1,362.1/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.5
Property Tax RateTIE
1.80%
Price Change (1Y)
-3.0%
Price Change (5Y)
-15.3%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$143,000
Key Differences
Home Prices
Houston's median home price of $277,739.66 is higher than San Antonio's $252,852.54 by 10%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Houston costs $1,583.64/mo compared to $1,362.1/mo in San Antonio—a difference of $221.54/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.