Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Plantation, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plantation, Florida is 25.3% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $41,083 in Plantation, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plantation, Florida is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Plantation
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Plantation, FL
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Plantation is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower