Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 44.0% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $27,995 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain_View, CA vs Rancho_Santa_Margarita, CA
Compared to Mountain_View, Rancho_Santa_Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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