Natick, Massachusetts vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 4.1% more expensive than Natick, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $78,102 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Natick, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Natick, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Natick, Massachusetts
Natick, MA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Natick, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower