Cost of Living Calculator - Denver, Colorado vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 2.9% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $77,172 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Santa Margarita
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Denver, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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