Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Muncie, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Muncie, Indiana is 54.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $34,353 in Muncie, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Muncie, Indiana is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Muncie
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Muncie, IN
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Muncie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower