The Woodlands, Texas vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 39.5% more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $188,324 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to The Woodlands, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher