What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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BULVERDE vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
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Cost of Living Calculator - Bulverde, Texas vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Q: How much more expensive is Rancho Santa Margarita compared to Bulverde?

You would need a salary of $97,725 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bulverde, Texas.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 30.3% more expensive than Bulverde, Texas.

You would need a salary of $97,725 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bulverde, Texas.

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

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72% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Bulverde, Texas

Bulverde, TX vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Bulverde, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

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30.3% higher

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5.7% higher

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58.6% higher

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11.0% higher

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14.1% higher

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9.1% lower

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1.2% higher

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