Austin, Texas vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 20.6% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $301,102 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Austin, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher