Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Saratoga Springs, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, Utah is 19.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $40,070 in Saratoga Springs, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga Springs, Utah is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Saratoga Springs
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Saratoga Springs, UT
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Saratoga Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% lower
      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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower