Walla Walla, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 66.8% more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,387 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walla Walla, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla, WA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Walla Walla, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% higher
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher