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


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 35.9% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $67,929 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA
Compared to Modesto, Rancho_Santa_Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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