Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 42.6% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $51,659 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower