Cost of Living Calculator - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 78.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $133,953 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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