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


The cost of living in Melville, New York is 7.5% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $53,748 in Melville, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melville, New York is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
30% more expensive in Melville
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Melville, NY
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Melville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% higher
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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