Cost of Living Calculator - Apple Valley, Minnesota vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 47.5% more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $73,771 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Apple Valley, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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