Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 18.1% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $171,928 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Denver
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower