Cost of Living Calculator - New Braunfels, Texas vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 57.0% more expensive than New Braunfels, Texas.

You would need a salary of $133,486 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Braunfels, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than New Braunfels, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels, TX vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to New Braunfels, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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