What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 547% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Parkersburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $104,906 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.

PARKERSBURG vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 109.8% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $104,906 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
547% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Parkersburg, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

109.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

689.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.0% higher

Commute

58.2% higher

Health

19.8% lower

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Personal

7.3% higher

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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