Cost of Living Calculator - Monmouth Beach, New Jersey vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 5.8% cheaper than Monmouth Beach, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,509 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey
Monmouth Beach, NJ vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Monmouth Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% lower
      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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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