Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Kansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 47.0% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $26,521 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Kansas City, KS
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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