Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Brandon, South Dakota


The cost of living in Brandon, South Dakota is 37.7% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $31,166 in Brandon, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brandon, South Dakota is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Brandon
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Brandon, SD
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Brandon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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