Fresno, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 51.1% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $75,557 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Fresno, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher