Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Montpelier, Vermont


The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 36.1% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $47,967 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Montpelier
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Montpelier, VT
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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