Aurora, Colorado vs. Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 10.6% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,299 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Aurora, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower