Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New Hampshire vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 26.4% more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $94,798 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst, NH vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Amherst, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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