What is a pro or con of living in Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 109% more expensive in Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $150,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California should increase to $212,556 in Palm Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 41.7% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $212,556 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Palm Beach
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

77.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% lower

Commute

7.1% higher

Health

8.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Palm Beach, FL

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