Cost of Living Calculator - Jacksonville, Florida vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 65.7% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $82,856 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Jacksonville, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.7% 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)
  265.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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