What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to Ladera Ranch, California?

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to Ladera Ranch, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Ladera Ranch, California could decrease to $43,530 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LADERA RANCH vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

Ladera Ranch, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 12.9% cheaper than Ladera Ranch, California.

You would need a salary of $43,530 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ladera Ranch, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Ladera Ranch, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Ladera Ranch, California

Ladera Ranch, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

1.4% lower

Health

0.0% higher

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Ladera Ranch, California vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ladera Ranch, CA vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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