Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Washington, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, Utah is 28.0% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $36,003 in Washington, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, Utah is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Washington
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Washington, UT
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower