What is a pro or con of living in Highland Park, Texascompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 163% more expensive in Highland Park.

What salary do I need to live in Highland Park, Texas copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California should increase to $85,010 in Highland Park, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. HIGHLAND PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Highland Park, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland Park, Texas is 70.0% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $85,010 in Highland Park, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Highland Park, Texas is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Highland Park
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Highland Park, TX

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Highland Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

70.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

135.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

12.9% lower

Health

5.0% higher

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Highland Park, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Highland Park, TX

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