Muncie, Indiana vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 118.3% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $163,743 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
596% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Muncie, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.3% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  664.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher