Cost of Living Calculator - Kingston, Washington vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 20.5% more expensive than Kingston, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,270 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Kingston, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Kingston, Washington
Kingston, WA vs Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA
Compared to Kingston, Rancho_Santa_Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.3% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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