Seattle, Washington vs. Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 21.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,184 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
30% cheaper in Santa Margarita
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Seattle, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower