What is a pro or con of living in La Quinta, Californiacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 18% cheaper in La Quinta.

What salary do I need to live in La Quinta, California copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $43,690 in La Quinta, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. LA QUINTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. La Quinta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Quinta, California is 12.6% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $43,690 in La Quinta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Quinta, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in La Quinta
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. La Quinta, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, La Quinta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

36.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

11.8% higher

Health

6.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. La Quinta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. La Quinta, CA

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