Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Terrell Hills, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Terrell Hills, Texas is 4.6% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $47,694 in Terrell Hills, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Terrell Hills, Texas is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Terrell Hills
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Terrell Hills, TX
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Terrell Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% lower
      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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower