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Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 11.4% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $66,453 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Los Angeles, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
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  11.4% lower
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  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
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  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
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  Personal
  0.3% higher
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