Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 32.7% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $53,812 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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