Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Annapolis, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Annapolis, Maryland is 21.7% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $39,142 in Annapolis, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Annapolis, Maryland is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Annapolis
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Annapolis, MD
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Annapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher