What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to San Antonio, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 19% cheaper in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to San Antonio, Texas?

A salary of $100,000 in San Antonio, Texas could decrease to $94,098 in Columbia, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN ANTONIO vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

San Antonio, Texas vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 5.9% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $94,098 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Columbia
than in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, TX vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to San Antonio, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.8% higher

Commute

23.1% lower

Health

20.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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San Antonio, Texas vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Antonio, TX vs. Columbia, SC

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