Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 53.7% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $90,317 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower