Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 12.2% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $65,846 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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