San Carlos, California vs. Rancho Santa Fe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 26.4% more expensive than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $884,522 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is more expensive than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to San Carlos, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% higher
      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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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