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

Median Home Cost is 125% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

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

A salary of $35,000 in Spokane, Washington should increase to $55,411 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.

SPOKANE vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Spokane, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 58.3% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,411 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Spokane, Washington

Spokane, WA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Spokane, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

202.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

41.8% higher

Commute

28.9% higher

Health

10.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Spokane, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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