Post Falls, Idaho vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 43.3% more expensive than Post Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $129,008 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Post Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Post Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Post Falls, Idaho
Post Falls, ID vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Post Falls, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher