Myerstown, Pennsylvania vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 70.8% more expensive than Myerstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $298,879 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myerstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Myerstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Myerstown, Pennsylvania
Myerstown, PA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Myerstown, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  384.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher