Cost of Living Calculator - Dripping Springs, Texas vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 7.4% more expensive than Dripping Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,545 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Dripping Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, TX vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Dripping Springs, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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