Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 36.8% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $31,582 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota 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 St. Paul
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher