Fallon, Nevada vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 65.9% more expensive than Fallon, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $82,944 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fallon, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Fallon, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Fallon, Nevada
Fallon, NV vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Fallon, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher