Cost of Living Calculator - Erie, Colorado vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 14.5% more expensive than Erie, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $85,895 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Erie, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Erie, Colorado
Erie, CO vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Erie, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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