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

Median Home Cost is 288% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $65,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $119,511 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.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 83.9% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $119,511 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Indianapolis, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

83.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

360.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.9% higher

Commute

29.3% higher

Health

6.9% lower

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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