Everett, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 23.3% more expensive than Everett, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,651 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Everett, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Everett, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Everett, Washington
Everett, WA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Everett, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.3% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher