What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Durango, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Durango, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Durango, Colorado should increase to $65,478 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DURANGO vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Durango, Colorado vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 31.0% more expensive than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $65,478 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Durango, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Durango, Colorado

Durango, CO vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Durango, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

70.9% higher

Health

16.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Durango, Colorado vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durango, CO vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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