What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Newcastle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Newcastle, Washington?

A salary of $65,000 in Newcastle, Washington could decrease to $54,787 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEWCASTLE vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Newcastle, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 15.7% cheaper than Newcastle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,787 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newcastle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Newcastle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Newcastle, Washington

Newcastle, WA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Newcastle, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

56.6% higher

Commute

15.1% lower

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Newcastle, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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