Columbia, Maryland vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 24.1% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,654 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Columbia, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower