Cost of Living Calculator - Carefree, Arizona vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 14.6% cheaper than Carefree, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,082 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carefree, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Carefree, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Carefree, Arizona
Carefree, AZ vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Carefree, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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