Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. American Fork, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in American Fork, Utah is 26.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $36,547 in American Fork, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, American Fork, Utah is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in American Fork
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. American Fork, UT
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, American Fork is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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