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Cost of Living Calculator - El Cajon, California vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 5.3% more expensive than El Cajon, California.

You would need a salary of $52,665 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cajon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than El Cajon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to El Cajon, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
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  5.3% higher
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  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
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  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
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  Personal
  0.3% higher
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