San Antonio, Texas vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 31.7% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $158,085 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Columbia
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to San Antonio, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% higher