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

Median Home Cost is 59% more expensive in San Mateo.

What salary do I need to live in San Mateo, California copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $80,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California should increase to $128,430 in San Mateo, 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. SAN MATEO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 60.5% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $128,430 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Mateo, 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
59% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. San Mateo, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, San Mateo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

114.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.1% lower

Commute

22.1% higher

Health

25.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. San Mateo, CA

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