Cost of Living Calculator - Alpine, Utah vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 6.8% cheaper than Alpine, Utah.

You would need a salary of $46,625 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Alpine, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Alpine, Utah
Alpine, UT vs Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA
Compared to Alpine, Rancho_Santa_Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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