Del Mar, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 59.3% cheaper than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $20,352 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Del Mar, California
Del_Mar, CA vs. Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA
Compared to Del_Mar, Rancho_Santa_Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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