Fort Mill, South Carolina vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 46.7% more expensive than Fort Mill, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $140,842 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Fort Mill, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill, SC vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Fort Mill, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher