Atascadero, California vs. Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 5.3% cheaper than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $47,336 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Atascadero, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
15% cheaper in Santa Margarita
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Atascadero, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher