salaryColumbus is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$179
👥 People living there
203,711
1,479,835
Commute to work
20.9 min
24.5 min
College degree
30.5%
29%
Own their home
50.8%
52.2%
Below poverty line
19%
17.1%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $73,860 | +48% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $28,110 | +35% in San Antonio |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $137,690 | +32% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $63,360 | +30% in San Antonio |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $58,590 | +25% in San Antonio |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $98,480 | +23% in San Antonio |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $58,180 | +23% in San Antonio |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $99,790 | +21% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,463 in San Antonio.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $63,642 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $70,163 in San Antonio, 11% more in San Antonio.