Olathe, Kansas vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 51.4% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $113,555 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Olathe, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower