Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Costa Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 13.9% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $85,426 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher