What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Seattle, Washington?

Housing is 7% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $120,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $111,633 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SEATTLE vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 7.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $111,633 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
7% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Seattle, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

61.2% higher

Commute

14.6% lower

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Seattle, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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