Columbus, GA vs San Antonio, TX

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Columbus

76.2

#370 nationally

vs

San Antonio

74.7

#570 nationally

San Antonio leads in walk score (37 vs 25). Columbus leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 25.4 min). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 96).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Columbus, GA San Antonio, TX
WhereAtHome Score 76.2 (#370) 74.7 (#570)
Population 201,877 1,495,295
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $174,343 $249,689
Median Household Income $54,561 $57,346
Average Commute 20.2 min 25.4 min
Walk Score 25 37
Crime Level 16.5 Moderate
School Rating N/A 6
Cost of Living Index 96 91
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 D+9.8