Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs West Palm Beach, Florida


The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 30.8% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $34,593 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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