Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Frisco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frisco, Texas is 22.8% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $131,230 in Frisco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frisco, Texas is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Frisco
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Frisco, TX
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Frisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% lower
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower