Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Sedona, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sedona, Arizona is 9.0% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $181,935 in Sedona, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sedona, Arizona is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
54% cheaper in Sedona
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Sedona, AZ
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Sedona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower