San Antonio, Texas vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 73.8% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $347,661 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.8% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher