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

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 43.1% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $107,310 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Plano, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
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  43.1% higher
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  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.5% higher
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  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
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  Personal
  14.2% higher
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