Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Lewes, Delaware


The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 25.0% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $56,219 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Lewes
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Lewes, DE
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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