Cost of Living Calculator - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 69.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $127,394 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  359.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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