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

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 38.8% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $122,361 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Houston
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Houston, TX
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Houston is:
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  38.8% lower
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  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
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  Utilities
  13.0% lower
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  1.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
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  Personal
  4.2% lower
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