Turlock, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 37.8% more expensive than Turlock, California.

You would need a salary of $68,888 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Turlock, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Turlock, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Turlock, California
Turlock, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Turlock, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher