Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 41.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $53,455 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Huntsville
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower