What is a pro or con of living in Parker, Coloradocompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 22% cheaper in Parker.

What salary do I need to live in Parker, Colorado copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $60,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $54,657 in Parker, Colorado (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. PARKER
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Parker, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parker, Colorado is 8.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $54,657 in Parker, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Parker
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Parker, CO

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Parker is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% lower

Commute

1.4% lower

Health

11.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Parker, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Parker, CO

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