Dallas, Texas vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 54.6% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $185,465 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Dallas, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
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  54.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
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  Personal
  0.4% lower
Cost of Food
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