Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Walla Walla, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walla Walla, Washington is 40.0% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $29,981 in Walla Walla, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walla Walla, Washington is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Walla Walla
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Walla Walla, WA
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Walla Walla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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