Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Norfolk, Virginia


The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 41.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $29,404 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Norfolk, VA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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