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Brea, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 7.5% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $69,398 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Brea, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
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  7.5% lower
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  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
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  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.1% higher
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