St. Regis, Montana vs. Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 65.6% more expensive than St. Regis, Montana.

You would need a salary of $41,404 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Regis, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than St. Regis, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
374% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in St. Regis, Montana
St. Regis, MT vs. Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to St. Regis, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher