What is a pro or con of living in Atherton, Californiacompared to Rancho Santa Fe, California?

Median Home Cost is 105% more expensive in Atherton.

What salary do I need to live in Atherton, California copmared to Rancho Santa Fe, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Santa Fe, California should increase to $103,106 in Atherton, 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.

RANCHO SANTA FE vs. ATHERTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 106.2% more expensive than Rancho Santa Fe, California.

You would need a salary of $103,106 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Rancho Santa Fe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Atherton
than in Rancho Santa Fe, California

Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs. Atherton, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Fe, Atherton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

106.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

146.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% lower

Commute

11.6% higher

Health

31.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs. Atherton, CA

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