Cost of Living Calculator - Indianapolis, Indiana vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 54.9% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $116,166 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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