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

Median Home Cost is 120% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

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

A salary of $55,000 in Tehachapi, California should increase to $81,148 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.

TEHACHAPI vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Tehachapi, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 47.5% more expensive than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $81,148 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Tehachapi, California

Tehachapi, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Tehachapi, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

133.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% higher

Commute

17.8% higher

Health

2.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Tehachapi, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tehachapi, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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