Bentonville, Arkansas vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 58.2% more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $79,080 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Bentonville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Bentonville, Arkansas
Bentonville, AR vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Bentonville, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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