Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
3% cheaper
San Antonio is 3% more affordable than Columbus. A $75,000 salary in Columbus is equivalent to $72,581 in San Antonio.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Columbus has a housing index of 82 while San Antonio sits at 78 (national average = 100). The median home in Columbus costs $240,000 compared to $250,000 in San Antonio, a difference of $10,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,200 in Columbus versus $1,200 in San Antonio.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Columbus scores 99 while San Antonio scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Columbus (96) are higher than San Antonio (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Columbus is $56,590 compared to $53,420 in San Antonio. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in San Antonio.
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