Cost of Living Calculator - College Park, Maryland vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 28.9% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $116,026 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to College Park, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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