Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Taunton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Taunton, Massachusetts is 29.7% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $35,170 in Taunton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taunton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Taunton
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Taunton, MA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Taunton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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