What is a pro or con of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, Californiacompared to New Castle, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho Santa Margarita, California copmared to New Castle, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in New Castle, Colorado should increase to $66,596 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEW CASTLE vs. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
Cost of Living Comparison

New Castle, Colorado vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 33.2% more expensive than New Castle, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $66,596 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than New Castle, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in New Castle, Colorado

New Castle, CO vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Compared to New Castle, Rancho Santa Margarita is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

76.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.9% higher

Commute

16.9% higher

Health

15.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% lower

Cost of Food

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New Castle, Colorado vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Castle, CO vs. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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