San Ramon, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 37.8% cheaper than San Ramon, California.

You would need a salary of $93,324 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Ramon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than San Ramon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in San Ramon, California
San Ramon, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to San Ramon, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower