What is a pro or con of living in Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Elk Grove, California?

Transportation is 25% cheaper in Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Margarita, California copmared to Elk Grove, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Elk Grove, California could decrease to $48,063 in 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.

ELK GROVE vs. SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Elk Grove, California vs. Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 3.9% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $48,063 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
25% cheaper in Santa Margarita
than in Elk Grove, California

Elk Grove, CA vs. Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Elk Grove, Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.7% lower

Commute

25.4% lower

Health

4.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Elk Grove, California vs. Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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