Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Goodyear, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goodyear, Arizona is 25.8% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $44,510 in Goodyear, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goodyear, Arizona is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Goodyear
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Goodyear, AZ
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Goodyear is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower