Bonney Lake, Washington vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 15.5% more expensive than Bonney Lake, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,772 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bonney Lake, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Bonney Lake, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Bonney Lake, Washington
Bonney Lake, WA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Bonney Lake, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower