Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Texas vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 61.3% more expensive than Athens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,675 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Athens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Athens, Texas
Athens, TX vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Athens, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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