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


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 48.5% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $111,394 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Worcester, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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