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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $345/month more in San Antonio, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $154.1K in San Antonio, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 4.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$345
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$4.1K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Columbus, GA

Population:207K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$153K

San Antonio, TX

Population:1547K
Cost Index:
105
(5% above avg)
Median Home:$215K

Columbus, GA

The Peach State

207K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 207K residents.

San Antonio, TX

The Lone Star State

1.5M
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 1.5M residents.

💡 Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Columbus, GA vs San Antonio, TX

Housing
↑ 9.2%
Columbus, GA
$1,923
San Antonio, TX
$2,100
Difference
$177
more
Transportation
↓ 11.1%
Columbus, GA
$1,448
San Antonio, TX
$1,287
Difference
$161
less
All Utilities
↓ 15.2%
Columbus, GA
$585
San Antonio, TX
$496
Difference
$89.07
less
Other
↑ 4.7%
Columbus, GA
$1,574
San Antonio, TX
$1,647
Difference
$73.66
more
Groceries
↓ 4.8%
Columbus, GA
$959
San Antonio, TX
$913
Difference
$45.97
less
Healthcare
↑ 2.4%
Columbus, GA
$514
San Antonio, TX
$527
Difference
$12.39
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$880
To$1,110
↑ $230
1 Bed
From$930
To$1,210
↑ $280
2 Bed
From$1,085
To$1,470
↑ $385
3 Bed
From$1,435
To$1,890
↑ $455
Columbus, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $850–$1,290/mo

San Antonio, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $840–$1,770/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$7,003
Monthly in Columbus, GA
$6,969
Monthly in San Antonio, TX
$33.46
Difference

Home Values

Columbus
San Antonio
$153K
Median Value
$215K
0%
YoY Change
↓ -2.9%
↑ +39.1%
5-Year Change
↑ +16.7%
$69K - $226K
Price Range
$107K - $905K

Homes in San Antonio are 41% more expensive than Columbus

Calculate payment - ColumbusCalculate payment - San Antonio

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $8.5K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$704
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
Rate difference

Columbus, GA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Georgia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,711/month
$104.5K

San Antonio, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Columbus, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
Property Tax:0.9%

San Antonio, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Columbus
San Antonio
49 Good
Air Quality
52 Moderate
52.7%
Good Air Days
47.5%
82 Moderate
Climate Risk
99 High
None
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.6°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
105 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.6°F
64 days
Heat Days >95°F
105 days

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