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


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 33.8% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $90,958 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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