What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida should increase to $98,797 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT LAUDERDALE vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 31.7% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $98,797 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

109.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% higher

Commute

10.2% lower

Health

5.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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