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

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in Ladera Ranch.

What salary do I need to live in Ladera Ranch, California copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California should increase to $57,431 in Ladera Ranch, 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. LADERA RANCH
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Ladera Ranch, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ladera Ranch, California is 14.9% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $57,431 in Ladera Ranch, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ladera Ranch, 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
36% more expensive in Ladera Ranch
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Ladera Ranch, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Ladera Ranch is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

21.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

1.4% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Ladera Ranch, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Ladera Ranch, CA

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