Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Fort Lauderdale, Florida


The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 24.1% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $77,443 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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