Cost of Living Calculator - Pleasant Hill, California vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 12.7% cheaper than Pleasant Hill, California.

You would need a salary of $65,478 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasant Hill, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Pleasant Hill, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Pleasant Hill, California
Pleasant Hill, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Pleasant Hill, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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