Dublin, Ohio vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 36.2% more expensive than Dublin, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $68,106 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Dublin, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Dublin, Ohio
Dublin, OH vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Dublin, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher