Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Billings, Montana


The cost of living in Billings, Montana is 40.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $44,875 in Billings, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billings, Montana is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Billings
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Billings, MT
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Billings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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