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Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 20.6% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $59,580 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
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  20.6% lower
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  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
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  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
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  Personal
  1.2% lower
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