City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 212 in San Antonio, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 164, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
San Antonio is cheaper. Median rent is $1,324 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between San Antonio and Frisco is significant: $65,056 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,324 in San Antonio and $2,014 in Frisco.
This is a genuine split. San Antonio wins on cost of living and Frisco wins on the job market and safety. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. San Antonio at $1,324 average has pockets that run $1,124 and others at $1,724: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
San Antonio and Frisco are 276 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,324 a month in San Antonio to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $690 a month (52%).
Median household income goes from $65,056 in San Antonio to $150,212 in Frisco, up $85,156 (131%).
The crime index goes from 212 in San Antonio to 43 in Frisco, down 169 points (80%).
The move
Frisco and San Antonio are 276 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,324 a month in San Antonio, down $690 a month (34%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $65,056 in San Antonio, down $85,156 (57%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 212 in San Antonio, up 169 points (393%).
San Antonio, TX
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
34% cheaper
San Antonio rent is 34% cheaper than Frisco
San Antonio
Winner$1,324/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,324 a month in San Antonio versus $2,014 in Frisco, so San Antonio is 34% cheaper. That's roughly $690/month back in your pocket ($8,280/year). Over five years that's $41,400 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Frisco, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, San Antonio is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
131% higher
Frisco's median income is 131% higher than San Antonio
San Antonio
$65,056
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $65,056 in San Antonio, so typical pay runs 131% higher in Frisco (about $85,156 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. San Antonio can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
80% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 80% lower than San Antonio
San Antonio
212 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 212 in San Antonio (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 80% lower in Frisco. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Frisco is the easier city. San Antonio can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
San Antonio and Frisco are about even on typical weather.
San Antonio
72°F avg · 82°F highs · comfort 100/100
Frisco
68°F avg · 76°F highs · comfort 100/100
San Antonio averages about 72°F (82°F highs); Frisco averages about 68°F (76°F highs). San Antonio sits near 72°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Frisco sits near 68°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. On daily comfort these two are close enough that the better fit is whichever season you already know you can live with.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to San Antonio
San Antonio is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 34% cheaper here at about $1,324 a month. Choose San Antonio if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Frisco is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 131% higher here ($150,212). Start with Frisco if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 80% lower than San Antonio (43 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Crime and safety tilt toward Frisco: Frisco scores 86/100 versus 37/100 in San Antonio, with typical rent at $2,014 versus $1,324. I would vet the exact ZIP in San Antonio before trading 49 safety points for housing savings.
San Antonio rent at $1,324/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,324 in San Antonio and $2,014 in Frisco.
Pick Frisco when you want the stronger safety signal (86/100). Otherwise, San Antonio's case rests on a San Antonio ZIP you trust at $1,324 rent.
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