Columbia, South Carolina vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 6.3% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,391 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in San Antonio
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Columbia, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% higher
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower