Cost of Living Calculator - Bethel, Connecticut vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 3.0% more expensive than Bethel, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $51,515 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Bethel, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Bethel, Connecticut
Bethel, CT vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Bethel, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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