Santa Clarita, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 5.8% more expensive than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $103,714 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Santa Clarita, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower