Cost of Living Calculator - Prescott Valley, Arizona vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 43.7% more expensive than Prescott Valley, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $71,869 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Prescott Valley, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Prescott Valley, Arizona
Prescott Valley, AZ vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Prescott Valley, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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