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

Median Home Cost is 198% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

A salary of $140,000 in Harrisonburg, Virginia should increase to $245,551 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.

HARRISONBURG vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 75.4% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $245,551 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg, VA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Harrisonburg, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

75.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

223.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.6% higher

Commute

78.4% higher

Health

13.0% lower

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

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Harrisonburg, VA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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