Davis, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 1.4% more expensive than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $50,682 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Davis, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower