Cost of Living Calculator - Oelwein, Iowa vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 129.6% more expensive than Oelwein, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $114,779 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oelwein, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Oelwein, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
916% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Oelwein, Iowa
Oelwein, IA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Oelwein, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.6% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  948.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  87.8% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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