Cost of Living Calculator - Irvine, California vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 27.4% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $54,459 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Santa Margarita
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Irvine, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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