Cost of Living Calculator - Lincoln, California vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 14.1% more expensive than Lincoln, California.

You would need a salary of $57,054 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Lincoln, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Lincoln, California
Lincoln, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Lincoln, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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