Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 42.7% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $71,344 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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