Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Fargo, North Dakota


The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 42.7% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $28,668 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota 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 Fargo
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Fargo, ND
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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