Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Colorado vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 20.2% more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $90,149 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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