What is a pro or con of living in Medford, Oregoncompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in Medford.

What salary do I need to live in Medford, Oregon copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $200,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $131,070 in Medford, Oregon (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.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. MEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Medford, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Oregon is 34.5% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $131,070 in Medford, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Medford, Oregon is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Medford
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Medford, OR

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Medford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.7% lower

Commute

31.6% lower

Health

12.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Medford, Oregon

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Medford, OR

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