Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Lake Placid, New York


The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 37.5% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $46,894 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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