Palm City, Florida vs. Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 11.4% more expensive than Palm City, Florida.

You would need a salary of $111,441 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm City, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Palm City, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Palm City, Florida
Palm City, FL vs. Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Palm City, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower