What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Algonquin, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 160% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Algonquin, Illinois?

A salary of $82,400 in Algonquin, Illinois should increase to $119,319 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALGONQUIN vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Algonquin, Illinois vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 44.8% more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $119,319 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Algonquin, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Algonquin, Illinois

Algonquin, IL vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Algonquin, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

162.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% higher

Commute

11.1% lower

Health

3.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Algonquin, Illinois vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Algonquin, IL vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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