Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 0.8% less expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 8% (94.6 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $75,596 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Columbus | San Antonio vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 95.5 | -0.8% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.6 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 87.9 | +7.5% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 95.5 | -14.0% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 98.9 | -2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 96.6 | -0.5% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Columbus | $50,398 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Columbus | $100,795 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Columbus | $151,193 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.