East Honolulu, Hawaii vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 29.8% cheaper than East Honolulu, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $35,094 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Honolulu, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than East Honolulu, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in East Honolulu, Hawaii
East Honolulu, HI vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to East Honolulu, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower