Austin, Texas vs. Rancho Santa Fe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 212.3% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $365,689 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
525% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Austin, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  212.3% 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
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  586.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher