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.

What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

Food is 5.5% higher, utilities are 5.8% higher, commute is 46.7% higher, and personal expenses are 8.3% higher in Austin compared to Amarillo.

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. MILL CREEK
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Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Mill Creek, Washington

Q: How much cheaper is Mill Creek compared to Rancho Santa Margarita?

You would need a salary of $73,464 in Mill Creek, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

The cost of living in Mill Creek, Washington is 2.0% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $73,464 in Mill Creek, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

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• Overall, Mill Creek, Washington is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
40% cheaper in Mill Creek
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Mill Creek, WA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Mill Creek is:

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2.0% lower

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2.5% higher

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10.0% lower

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40.4% lower

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0.0% higher

Health

7.2% lower

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Personal

3.0% lower

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