Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Chesapeake, Virginia


The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 33.8% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $49,634 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia 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 Chesapeake
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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