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


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 8.9% more expensive than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $81,652 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in El Monte, California
El_Monte, CA vs Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA
Compared to El_Monte, Rancho_Santa_Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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