What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $38,309 in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California is 23.4% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $38,309 in Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Idyllwild Pine Cove, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Idyllwild Pine Cove is:

Homeowner

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23.4% lower

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Food

4.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.1% lower

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Utilities

4.1% lower

Commute

27.0% higher

Health

6.5% lower

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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