Calimesa, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 21.9% more expensive than Calimesa, California.

You would need a salary of $60,929 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Calimesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Calimesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Calimesa, California
Calimesa, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Calimesa, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher