Farmington, Michigan vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 55.9% more expensive than Farmington, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,972 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Farmington, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Farmington, Michigan
Farmington, MI vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Farmington, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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