Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Aberdeen, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, North Carolina is 44.8% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $27,611 in Aberdeen, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, North Carolina is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA vs. Aberdeen, NC
Compared to Rancho_Santa_Margarita, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower