Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Round Rock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Round Rock, Texas is 25.4% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $55,974 in Round Rock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Round Rock, Texas is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Round Rock
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Round Rock, TX
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Round Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower