Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 37.7% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $103,299 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, 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
37% more expensive in San Jose
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  37.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
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  Personal
  0.0% higher
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