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


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 10.7% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $66,961 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Monterey, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% lower
      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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% higher
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  35.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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