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

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Portland, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Portland, Oregon should increase to $58,950 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.

PORTLAND vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Oregon vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 17.9% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $58,950 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Portland, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

38.8% higher

Commute

9.6% lower

Health

3.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Oregon vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portland, OR vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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