Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Carrboro, North Carolina


The cost of living in Carrboro, North Carolina is 33.1% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $33,472 in Carrboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carrboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Carrboro
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Carrboro, NC
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Carrboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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