Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Springs, California vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 16.7% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $87,513 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Palm Springs, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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