Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 18.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $40,903 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% lower
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower