Orem, Utah vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 41.3% more expensive than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $70,633 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Orem, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher