Huntington Beach, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 13.5% cheaper than Huntington Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $43,241 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Huntington Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Huntington Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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