Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 26.7% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,347 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.1% higher
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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