Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain Valley, California vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 13.2% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $43,385 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Fountain Valley, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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