What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Macon, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 511% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Macon, Georgia?

A salary of $50,000 in Macon, Georgia should increase to $101,893 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.

MACON vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Macon, Georgia vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 103.8% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $101,893 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
511% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Macon, Georgia

Macon, GA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Macon, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

103.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

741.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% higher

Commute

38.9% higher

Health

9.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Macon, Georgia vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Macon, GA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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