What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Stowe, Vermont?

Median Home Cost is 13% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Stowe, Vermont?

A salary of $50,000 in Stowe, Vermont should increase to $61,602 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (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.

STOWE vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Stowe, Vermont vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 23.2% more expensive than Stowe, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $61,602 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stowe, Vermont.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Stowe, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Stowe, Vermont

Stowe, VT vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Stowe, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

64.7% higher

Health

26.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% higher

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Stowe, Vermont vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Stowe, VT vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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