Duvall, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 5.1% cheaper than Duvall, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,170 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Duvall, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Duvall, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Duvall, Washington
Duvall, WA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Duvall, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.4% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower