City comparison
No. Louisville's crime index is 209 versus 212 in San Antonio, and its violent crime index is 207 versus 164, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Louisville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,120 a month versus $1,324 in San Antonio.
San Antonio and Louisville are closer on paper than many city pairs, so the move comes down to how you weight cost, safety, and climate. Typical rent sits near $1,324 in San Antonio and $1,120 in Louisville, and median household income lands at $65,056 versus $66,849. Use the category rows below to see which gaps would change your daily life.
Louisville is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, the job market, and safety by margins that add up in daily life. San Antonio makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Louisville is the stronger move.
Visit both if you can. Cities reveal themselves in the ordinary moments, a Tuesday morning commute, a Saturday errand run, not on a weekend visit.
The move
San Antonio and Louisville are 950 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,324 a month in San Antonio to $1,120 a month in Louisville, down $204 a month (15%).
Median household income goes from $65,056 in San Antonio to $66,849 in Louisville, up $1,793 (3%).
The crime index goes from 212 in San Antonio to 209 in Louisville, down 3 points (1%).
The move
Louisville and San Antonio are 950 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,120 a month in Louisville to $1,324 a month in San Antonio, up $204 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $66,849 in Louisville to $65,056 in San Antonio, down $1,793 (3%).
The crime index goes from 209 in Louisville to 212 in San Antonio, up 3 points (1%).
San Antonio, TX
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Louisville, KY
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Rent
15% cheaper
Louisville rent is 15% cheaper than San Antonio
San Antonio
$1,324/mo
Louisville
Winner$1,120/mo
Typical rent runs $1,120 a month in Louisville versus $1,324 in San Antonio, so Louisville is 15% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $2,448, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Louisville still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in San Antonio.
Planning to buy in Louisville? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
3% higher
Louisville's median income is 3% higher than San Antonio
San Antonio
$65,056
Louisville
Winner$66,849
Median household income is $66,849 in Louisville versus $65,056 in San Antonio, so typical pay runs 3% higher in Louisville (about $1,793 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
1% lower crime
Louisville's crime index is 1% lower than San Antonio
San Antonio
212 (100 = avg)
Louisville
Winner209 (100 = avg)
Louisville's crime index is 209 versus 212 in San Antonio (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 1% lower in Louisville. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Louisville, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in San Antonio. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
6% more comfortable
San Antonio weather is 6% more comfortable than Louisville
San Antonio
Winner75°F avg · 85°F highs · comfort 100/100
Louisville
63°F avg · 71°F highs · comfort 94/100
San Antonio averages about 75°F (85°F highs); Louisville averages about 63°F (71°F highs). San Antonio sits near 75°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Louisville averages around 63°F. San Antonio scores 6% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Louisville if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Pick San Antonio if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (75°F) beat Louisville on this page's weather index by 6%. Louisville may pay more or cost less, but San Antonio is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Louisville is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 15% cheaper here at about $1,120 a month. Choose Louisville if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Louisville is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 3% higher here ($66,849). Start with Louisville if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Louisville is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 1% lower than San Antonio (209 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
Rent is the clearest fork: Louisville at $1,120/month versus $1,324 in San Antonio ($204 apart). San Antonio median income is $65,056 against $66,849 in Louisville, so the cheaper lease does not always pair with the stronger local wage base.
Median income is $66,849 in Louisville versus $65,056 in San Antonio.
If housing cost drives your move, Louisville is the stronger match ($1,120/month rent against $1,324). If an employer or family tie already points to San Antonio, treat $1,324/month rent and $65,056 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
Weather averages land near 75°F in San Antonio and 63°F in Louisville.
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