Caledonia, Michigan vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 49.0% more expensive than Caledonia, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $74,475 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Caledonia, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Caledonia, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Caledonia, Michigan
Caledonia, MI vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Caledonia, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher