Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Cary, North Carolina


The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 27.0% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $54,773 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, 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
33% cheaper in Cary
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA vs Cary, NC
Compared to Rancho_Santa_Margarita, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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