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Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 31.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $68,802 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Chicago
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Chicago is:
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  31.2% lower
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  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
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  16.3% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
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  Personal
  2.4% higher
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